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Revised Plans Proposed for 361 New Homes Near M5 in Bridgwater

Construction could commence within the next 12 months on over 350 new homes near the M5 motorway in Bridgwater, pending approval of revised plans submitted by Keepmoat Homes and housing association LiveWest.

Originally, BoKlok Housing Ltd. secured planning permission in February 2024 to develop 361 homes on the Bridgwater Gateway site, located north of the A38 Taunton Road in the parish of North Petherton. Following the sale of the land to Keepmoat Homes, amended proposals have been put forward, maintaining the original number of homes but significantly revising the design and layout.

Somerset Council is expected to decide on the updated plans by the end of the year, paving the way for construction to begin as early as 2026.

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Keepmoat Homes, based in Doncaster, will oversee the development of the central and eastern sections of the site alongside LiveWest, while Vistry Partnerships will deliver the remaining 150 homes on the western edge. The new housing will be situated north of existing industrial units on Carnival Way, near the upcoming Lidl supermarket and recently approved Domino’s Pizza and Greggs outlets.

Access will be available via both Carnival Way and Compass Avenue, connected by a newly planned central spine road. However, only 36 of the 361 homes will be designated as affordable housing.

The proposed changes reflect a shift from BoKlok’s modular build approach to a traditional build style. A spokesperson for Alder King Planning, representing the developers, explained that the revised layout and housing designs are intended to better suit community needs, noting Bridgwater’s population of over 35,000 and its array of local services including schools and supermarkets.

Keepmoat Homes has prior experience in the area, having completed 159 homes in the Parade development on Bristol Road, Bridgwater, and 58 homes at the Steart Farm site in Cheddar.

Due to the size and importance of the project, Somerset Council’s planning committee north will likely make the final decision publicly rather than through delegated officer approval, with the ruling expected before Christmas.

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