130 homes at Land at Silver Street, Willand

Why officers recommended approval

Officers gave significant weight to housing and affordable homes, finding that adverse impacts would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.

“The delivery of up to 130 houses can be afforded significant weight having regard to the Council’s housing land supply and delivery positions. In a policy compliant scheme, 30% of the overall housing would be affordable homes. Over 1,000 people are waiting on the Council’s register for affordable housing, in which case significant weight can also be afforded to the delivery of affordable housing as part of this development.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke for the applicant, and a councillor spoke for Willand Parish Council.

What members discussed

Members discussed the reserved-matters deadline, motorway appearance and acoustic fencing, protecting open space during construction, and the 130-home maximum.

“Clarification with regard to the revised Condition 2 wording and what this meant. It was explained that it related to the submission of a Reserved Matters application and not the speed of the development. • The visual impact from the motorway and acoustic barriers. It was explained that an acoustic fence would be erected prior to occupation.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee granted permission subject to conditions and a legal agreement, capped the scheme at 130 homes and added revised condition wording.

“Planning Committee – 11 March 2026 8 It was RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions plus the signing of the S106 Agreement as per the officer’s report, that the maximum number of dwellings would not exceed 130 and an additional condition to include the revised wording for Condition 2.”

“(Proposed by Cllr S Robinson and seconded by Cllr C Harrower)”

Minutes