Up to 150 homes at Land North Of Cossington Lane, Woolavington, Bridgwater

What was proposed

An outline scheme proposed up to 150 homes, public open space, landscaping and associated works, with access from Cossington Lane.

“Application Details Application Reference Number: 54/25/00011 (Update) Application Types: Full Planning Permission Extension of Time: Yes - PPA Description: Outline planning application with all matters reserved except access, comprising the erection of up to 150 dwellings, public open space, landscaping and associated works, with vehicular access to be provided via Cossington Lane, and pedestrian and cycle connection to Woolavington Hill.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval subject to completing the legal agreement and applying the March conditions, with extra time for finalising the agreement.

“In line with officer recommendation, this application received resolution to grant planning permission from the North Planning Committee at the meeting held 10 March 2026, subject to conditions and the satisfactory completion of a legal agreement under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.”

Officer report

Concerns raised

Objectors raised drainage, traffic, congestion, infrastructure, public transport and population growth concerns.

“The Councillors were addressed by three objectors, and the following points were raised:”

“Surface water drainage and infiltration. • Traffic generation and cumulative impacts. • Existing congestion on local roads. • Lack of village infrastructure and public transport. • Growth in village population resulting from the proposal.”

Minutes

Who spoke

Three objectors addressed the committee, followed by the applicant’s agent on drainage, highways, consultation, the legal agreement and reserved matters.

Vote and decision

Members unanimously granted permission subject to the legal agreement and March conditions, with delegated authority over drafting and a possible later refusal.

“That planning permission be granted subject to:”

“The prior completion of a Section 106 Agreement in accordance with the Heads of Terms contained in the 10 March 2026 committee report 2. The conditions set out in the committee report dated 10 March 2026”

Minutes