Issue details
Somer Valley Design Code Supplementary Planning Document
To facilitate the delivery of high-quality development in the Somer Valley a design code has been 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 includes the wards of Midsomer Norton North, Midsomer Norton Redfield, Paulton, Peasedown, Radstock and Westfield. The code has been prepared following engagement with stakeholders including parish and town councils. Consultation was also undertaken on a draft version of the design code in autumn 2025 and the issues raised in comments have been considered in preparing the final version proposed to be adopted. 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.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Midsomer Norton North; Midsomer Norton Redfield; Paulton; Peasedown; Radstock; Westfield;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2026
Decision Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: Not before 10th Apr 2026 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 Design Code SPD has
involved engagement with stakeholders including community
representatives and a draft version of the Design Code was also
subject to full public consultation. In preparing the Single Member
Decision Report the Cabinet Member, S151 and Monitoring Officers
have been consulted.
Consultees
Full public consultation on Draft Design
Code.
Cabinet Member, S151 and Monitoring Officers have been consulted in
preparing the Single Member Decision Report.
EFP Reference: E3696