Frome’s 1,700-Home Development Plan Faces Crucial Public Inquiry
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Frome is on the cusp of a pivotal decision as a public inquiry begins on August 5 into the proposed Selwood Garden Community (SGC), a development that could bring 1,700 new homes to the town’s southern agricultural lands. The plan includes not only housing but also commercial spaces, two care homes, a primary school, a local centre with shops and possibly a medical facility, along with public open spaces and sports amenities.