A 46-home development site near Castle Cary’s cemetery in Somerset has been officially placed on the market, following a successful appeal that overturned initial planning objections.
Castle Cary LVA LLP applied for outline planning permission in October 2023 to build 46 houses along the B3152 South Street, located just north of the town’s expanding cemetery. The proposal was initially rejected by Somerset Council’s South Planning Committee in January 2025. However, this decision was reversed in November 2025 after a successful appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.
The site is currently being marketed by Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Interested developers have until March 27, 2026, at noon to submit unconditional offers for purchase.
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The proposed housing development will be positioned between the cemetery and existing residences on Cockhill Elm Lane. Pedestrian access will connect the new homes to the cemetery and link up with the nearby Macmillan Way long-distance footpath. While there are footpaths connecting the site to Castle Cary’s town center, these routes are narrow in some sections and offer limited facilities for cyclists and mobility scooter users.
As part of the development requirements, 16 of the homes must be designated as affordable housing to meet South Somerset’s Local Plan target of 35%.
A spokesperson from Greenslade Taylor Hunt stated, “We are inviting offers for the freehold by informal tender, with vacant possession upon completion. All offers must be submitted unconditionally by 12 noon on Friday, March 27.”
Castle Cary falls within the River Brue catchment area, which imposes strict regulations to prevent increased phosphate levels impacting the Somerset Levels and Moors. To address this, the developer plans to install an on-site package treatment plant managed by Albion Water. This system will filter phosphates from household wastewater before it enters local watercourses.
The new site owner will need to file a reserved matters application detailing the design and layout of the homes before construction can begin. They may also propose alternative phosphate mitigation measures, subject to compliance with Natural England’s guidance and the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.