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Major Housing Expansion Planned for Warmley, South Gloucestershire

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Housing developers, Bloor Homes, have applied for planning permission to build nearly 1,000 new homes in Warmley, a major expansion of the area. The development, known as North Warmley, would include constructing a new housing estate with 950 homes, expanding the Warmley Forest Park by 15 hectares, and creating better walking routes, new woodlands, wetlands, and wildflower meadows.

The plans have already received several comments from members of the public, raising concerns about additional traffic, poor public transport, and the loss of the countryside. Local residents have expressed concerns about the impact of the development on traffic congestion, public services, and the local education system.

Key Takeaways:

  • The planning application has been submitted by Bloor Homes for a new housing estate with 950 homes in Warmley, South Gloucestershire.
  • The development would expand the Warmley Forest Park by 15 hectares, creating better walking routes, new woodlands, wetlands, and wildflower meadows.
  • The plan includes providing 30% of the new homes as affordable housing.
  • The developers would pay towards improving local doctor and dentist services, bus services, and cycling routes.
  • The planned care home would accommodate 75 elderly people.
  • The development is expected to begin in 2029, with the last homes finished in 2039.
  • The local council will decide on planning permission in 2024.

Statistics:

  • 950 new homes are planned for the North Warmley development.
  • 30% of the new homes would be affordable.
  • The development would expand the Warmley Forest Park by 15 hectares.
  • The construction of the housing estate is expected to begin in 2029.
  • The last homes would be finished in 2039.
  • The planned care home would accommodate 75 elderly people.
  • Councilors are due to decide on planning permission in late 2024.
  • The area has already been designated for housing in the council's draft Local Plan.

Sources:

  • Alex SEABROOK Local democracy reporter alex.seabrook@reachplc.com
  • Bloor Homes South West

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