Issue details
Somer Valley Draft Design Code Supplementary Planning Document (WL)
To facilitate the delivery of high quality development in the Somer Valley a design code is being prepared which it is intended to adopt as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The design code sets out the design requirements for new housing within the Somer Valley which would includes the wards of Midsomer Norton North, Midsomer Norton Redfield, Paulton, Peasedown, Radstock and Westfield. The code has been prepared following engagement with stakeholders and parish and town councils. It is intended that the code will be used alongside and to supplement the current adopted Development Plan and the emerging Local Plan so as to influence the design of housing developments. This report seeks approval of the draft Design Code SPD for public consultation.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Approved
Wards affected: Midsomer Norton North; Midsomer Norton Redfield; Paulton; Peasedown; Radstock; Westfield;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/09/2025
Decision Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: Not before 6th Oct 2025 by Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development
Lead director: Executive Director - Sustainable Communities
Contact: Richard Daone, Planning Policy Team Leader Email: Richard_Daone@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 477546.
Consultation process
Preparation of the draft SPD has involved
working with parish and town councils as community representatives
and other stakeholders within the council. Preparation of the SMD
Report will involve internal consultation with cabinet member,
Monitoring officer and S151 officer
Consultees
The draft SPD will be subject to full public
consultation.
EFP Reference: E3655
Decisions
Documents
- E3655 - Somer Valley Draft Design Code Supplementary Planning Document
PDF 323 KB - E3655 - Appendix 1 - Draft Somer Valley Design Code Supplementary Planning Document PDF 20 MB
Background papers