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1,700 New Homes Approved for Frome Amid Local Democracy Concerns

Sunday, April 12, 2026 frome housing. development selwood affordablehousing localdemocracy infrastructure planning sustainability community

The central government has approved the development of 1,700 new homes in Frome over the next 15 years, sparking backlash from local councillors and activists who call the decision a “mockery of local democracy.” The Selwood Garden Community (SGC) project will transform agricultural land between the B3090 Marston Lane and the A361 into a mixed-use area featuring residential homes, commercial spaces, two care homes, a local centre with shops and potentially a medical centre, a primary school, and various public open spaces and sports facilities.