Controversy Erupts Over Proposed Housing Development on Packsaddle Fields in Frome
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Legal battles have intensified at a public inquiry concerning plans to build new homes on Packsaddle Fields, a cherished green area on the northern edge of Frome, Somerset. This land has been held in public ownership since 1973 and was initially set aside for a school project.
In March 2022, Somerset County Council announced intentions to sell the site, entering an agreement with housing association LiveWest. LiveWest put forward proposals in March 2023 to build 74 homes alongside a children’s care facility.