before any development. Capacity appraisals have been completed for existing planning permission 13/03272/OUT (North of SOME 3) and 15/03585/OUT (Mid of SOME 2) which indicated improvements are required to the downstream sewer network. Further assessment of options in respect of foul/ water supply networks will be necessary. Healthcare A senior partner in Langport GP surgery is concerned about current and future housing developments in Langport and Huish Episcopi and Somerton. Community Facilities A single primary school site is required due to rapidly expanding population and rising birth rate. Open Space The town is growing fast, with several new developments either in-hand or in prospect, yet none include any suggestion of preserving or creating open green spaces for family pleasure and relaxation, or for young and old to mix. Somerton has lost a large area of playing fields to development, to the horror of local residents. 8.1 Which of the (a) Frome Road following The Town Council states it is currently negotiating a long-term lease for its protection but up to five dwellings options should would be supported. There are now no plans to relocate the surgery here. be taken forward However, Historic England considers the site to be sensitive due to the proximity to a number of heritage assets. through the The site may be visible from the Grade II* Listed Dovecote, which is also an Ancient Monument. Potential LPR? impacts on views and setting of the Dovecot should be considered. 8.1(a) BRUT 1: There is concern about the potential location of the access; it is a steep road; with poor pedestrian access along Land west of the main route from Frome. Frome Road It would not normally be good practice to allocate a site of less than 10 dwellings in the Local Plan. A site for 5 BRUT 8.1(b) dwellings will deliver no affordable housing. It is sloping and visually prominent from long distance views. 2: Land at Brewham Brewham Road Road Comments in support are that: BRUT 3: 8.1(c)
before any development. Capacity appraisals have been completed for existing planning permission 13/03272/OUT (North of SOME 3) and 15/03585/OUT (Mid of SOME 2) which indicated improvements are required to the downstream sewer network. Further assessment of options in respect of foul/ water supply networks will be necessary. Healthcare A senior partner in Langport GP surgery is concerned about current and future housing developments in Langport and Huish Episcopi and Somerton. Community Facilities A single primary school site is required due to rapidly expanding population and rising birth rate. Open Space The town is growing fast, with several new developments either in-hand or in prospect, yet none include any suggestion of preserving or creating open green spaces for family pleasure and relaxation, or for young and old to mix. Somerton has lost a large area of playing fields to development, to the horror of local residents. 8.1 Which of the following options should be taken forward through the LPR? 8.1(a) BRUT 1: Land west of Frome Road 8.1(b) BRUT 2: Land at Brewham Road 8.1(c) BRUT 3: (a) Frome Road The Town Council states it is currently negotiating a long-term lease for its protection but up to five dwellings would be supported. There are now no plans to relocate the surgery here. However, Historic England considers the site to be sensitive due to the proximity to a number of heritage assets. The site may be visible from the Grade II* Listed Dovecote, which is also an Ancient Monument. Potential impacts on views and setting of the Dovecot should be considered. There is concern about the potential location of the access; it is a steep road; with poor pedestrian access along the main route from Frome. It would not normally be good practice to allocate a site of less than 10 dwellings in the Local Plan. A site for 5 dwellings will deliver no affordable housing. It is sloping and visually prominent from long distance views. Brewham Road Comments in support are that:
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