1,700 New Homes Approved for Frome Amid Local Democracy Concerns
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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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.