Somerset Council have today launched a rolling Call for Sites exercise inviting landowners, developers, and site promoters to submit land they want to develop to the Council. This process is crucial for gathering information to help create the new Somerset Local Plan.
In due course, the Council will assess each submitted site’s suitability, availability, and achievability. This assessment will form part of the future evidence base behind which sites might be considered for allocati... Read more
LVA can confirm that an outline planning application for up to 248 residential dwellings, with associated access, landscaping and open space on land to the north of A392, Newquay has been submitted to Cornwall Council.
The site falls within the Newquay Growth Area, as identified in the Cornwall Local Plan, and is considered to represent a well-integrated and sustainable addition to the nearby Nansledan community. The development proposals for the site have been subject... Read more
LVA is delighted to announce that the Secretary of State has today granted outline planning permission for a new residential-led development on Land to the South of Frome which will comprise up to 1,700 homes, two care homes, employment land, a mixed use local centre for primary school, cafes/restaurant and convenience store and other supporting social and physical infrastructure, provision of greenspace and other supporting ancillary works.
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On behalf of the landowners, an outline planning application has been submitted for up to 120 dwellings on land located on the southern edge of the village of Ipplepen in Devon. The site is allocated for 100 dwellings in the Made Ipplepen Neighbourhood Plan and emerging Teignbridge District Council Local Plan.
It is envisaged that the development will provide 30% on-site affordable housing and 5% self-build / custom home plots in accordance with policy requirements. Al... Read more
LVA can confirm submission of an outline planning application for up to 41 dwellings on land south of the A3072, Hatherleigh.
The site forms part of an allocation in the adopted Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan for a mixed-use development to provide 50 homes and 8,000 sqm of employment floorspace.
The proposals seek to provide a sensitively designed high-quality residential development in a sustainable location, alongside the provision o... Read more
Following pre-application discussions with Somerset Council and public consultation, LVA can confirm an outline planning application has been submitted and validated for up to 78 dwellings alongside a commercial unit of up to 155sqm on land off Main Street, Walton.
The proposed development is intended to be complementary to the locality and will provide new open market and affordable homes in an area within which there is existing housing land supply shortfall, accomp... Read more
We can confirm that a sale of land at Gypsy Lane, Wells to independent house builder Acorn Property Group has completed.
LVA were successful in obtaining outline planning consent for up to 47 new homes on the site in November 2025. The development will provide 40% affordable housing and make an important contribution to the area's housing land supply.
Acorn anticipates starting construction on the site in the summer subject to detailed Reserved Matter... Read more
Having obtained outline planning permission for up to 100 new dwellings on land at Coat Road, Martock in September 2025, LVA can announce that a sale of the site has concluded to Vistry Homes.
It is anticipated that all of the new homes will be delivered as affordable units in partnership with housing association Magna Housing, with construction expected to commence in late 2026, subject to detailed planning approval.
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LVA can announce it has exchanged contracts for a sale of land at Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire to high-quality housebuilder Redcliffe Homes.
The site, located to the north of High Street, Dilton Marsh benefits from an outline planning consent for up to 54 dwellings (including 30% on-site affordable provision) which was obtained at appeal earlier in 2025. Additional parameters secured through the permission comprise a large provision of public open space alongside ecological enhancement ... Read more
LVA is pleased to report outline planning permission for up to 46 dwellings on Land at South Street, Castle Cary has been obtained at appeal.
In allowing the appeal, the Planning Inspector concluded that the benefits of development, being the provision of market and affordable housing in light of the severe five-year housing land supply shortfall in Somerset, and less than substantial harm to nearby heritage assets, outweighed any minor policy conflict.
LVA is delighted to confirm that experienced PLC Housebuilder Bloor Homes have been selected as the party to deliver up to 252 dwellings on land at Mudford Road, Yeovil due to their track record in delivering high-quality schemes. With contracts now finalised, Bloor Homes are looking to submit their Reserved Matters application shortly with a view to commencing construction on site in Summer 2026.
On behalf of Trinity College, LVA were successful in promoting the site ... Read more
The proposed new settlement of Marlcombe in East Devon has been named in the recently published New Towns Taskforce Report to Government (September 2025) as one of twelve locations identified for potential new towns. The New Towns Taskforce is an independent expert advisory panel established in September 2024 to support the government to deliver the next generation of new towns. The government have stated they will now commence a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SE... Read more
Having obtained outline planning permission for up to 48 homes in October 2022, LVA is pleased to confirm the sale of its Glue Hill site at Sturminster Newton, Dorset has completed to developer AJC Group. LVA worked closely with the developer to successfully secure the Reserved Matters approval.
AJC Group recently confirmed that all 48 homes will be delivered as affordable units, with development due to commence within the next few months.
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An outline planning application for up to 110 dwelling on land at Kingswood Road, Kington has been submitted to Herefordshire Council and is currently awaiting determination.
The site forms part of a proposed allocation for residential development for up to 50 dwellings in the Council’s draft Local Plan (2024), with pre-application discussions having been held to explore a higher quantum of development on the site with a view to making the most efficient use of land i... Read more
A Planning Inquiry hearing for an outline application for a garden community settlement on the edge of Frome, Somerset begins today at Somerset Council Offices in Shepton Mallet.
The application was called in by central government in February 2025, with the Inquiry anticipated to last four days.
Proposals aim to deliver a mixed-use development comprising 1,700 homes, care provision homes, a local centre with primary school, employment areas, and publi... Read more
An outline planning application for up to 175 dwellings has been submitted to Somerset Council and is currently awaiting determination on Land north and south of Daws Lane, North Petherton.
It is considered that the site can make an important contribution towards housing provision at both a local and district level on the basis the Council cannot currently demonstrate a five-year housing land supply and the current development plan for the area is out of date. Read more
LVA can confirm that it has now received the Planning Inspectorate’s decision to allow an outline planning application for up to 100 dwellings on Land at Tidcombe Hall, Tiverton, Devon.
Following a lengthy Inquiry, the Planning Inspector considered that the adverse impacts of the development would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the NPPF policies taken as whole, including those which promote sustainable locations and the provision... Read more
On 17 June 2025 Somerset Council’s Planning Committee South voted to approve an outline planning application for up to 100 dwellings on Land south of the B3153, Keinton Mandeville.
The development will provide much needed open market and affordable housing (at 35%), alongside public open space, community orchards, allotments and associated infrastructure, as well as economic benefits as a result of financial contributions towards Education and Off-site play provision.<... Read more
An outline planning application for up to 374 dwellings (with 30% affordable and 5% proposed as self/custom-build) has been submitted on land at Wadebridge, Cornwall.
The site, which lies to the south of West Hill and east of the Dunveth Business Park, situated on the western edge of Wadebridge, is considered to be located in a highly accessible location, with good access to employment, shops and facilities.
Proposals for the site have taken shape following an extensive pr... Read more
On 28 March 2025, the Planning Inspectorate granted outline planning permission for up to 21 dwellings on land at Urchfont, Wiltshire.
In allowing the appeal, the Inspector considered that the proposal would make a meaningful contribution to the supply of housing in the area. The proposal would include the provision of affordable units, thereby helping to meet the undisputed need for such housing, alongside the inclusion of self-build units which would also help meet the need for t... Read more
The Planning Inspectorate has this week issued its appeal decision granting outline planning permission for up to 54 dwellings on land to the north of High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire.
In allowing the appeal, the Inspector concluded that the delivery of much needed market and affordable housing carried significant weight in the balance owing to the Council's five-year housing land supply shortfall. The Inspector was also satisfied that the site is sustainably located, and that ... Read more
LVA have received the Planning Inspectorate’s decision to allow its outline planning application for up to 145 dwellings on land at Glenmore Farm, Westbury, Wiltshire.
The appeal was allowed on the basis that Wiltshire Council are not currently able to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, which now stands at just over 2 years. The Inspector assigned significant weight to the delivery of open market and 40% affordable housing, and limited weight to conflict with the existing... Read more
LVA is pleased to confirm that Somerset Council’s Planning Committee (East) has approved it’s outline planning application for up to 47 dwellings on land to the west of Wells, at Gypsy Lane, subject to completion of a Section 106 Agreement.
The site will make an important contribution towards the Council’s existing housing supply shortfall and provide new housing within an attractive multifunctional landscape setting.
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Somerset Council has today launched it’s Call for Sites, inviting the submission of land that might be suitable for a range of future development uses such as housing, commercial, employment, and community/leisure/recreation facilities.
The ‘Call for Sites’ exercise is an opportunity for landowners, and their representatives to suggest land that can be considered for future development within the Council’s emerging new Somerset Local Plan. This Plan will need to identify enough lan... Read more
LVA is excited to confirm that legal completion has taken place for the sale of 150 new homes in Landkey, North Devon to developer Allison Homes.
Outline planning consent was obtained by LVA and included a wide range of community benefits including 30% affordable homes, five hectares of public open space, allotments, play space, new footpath and cycle connections extending off the Tarka Trail. The development will provide much needed new market and affordable housing for the l... Read more
Earlier this week, East Devon’s Planning Committee approved LVA’s outline planning application for up to 260 dwellings on land at Farlands, Cranbrook, Devon subject to completion of a Section 106 Agreement. Proposals also include the provision of commercial/retail uses and public open space including youth sports pitches.
The site forms part of the identified expansion area for Cranbrook within the adopted Cranbrook DPD.
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Our outline planning application for up to 43 dwellings on land south of Furzehill, Sidbury has been submitted to East Devon District Council. The Site is proposed for allocation within the emerging East Devon Local Plan 2020-2042 for the same number of dwellings. The development proposal also includes the provision of the second phase of the Sidford to Sidbury multi-use path. It is considered that the proposals can make an important contribution to local housing need including affordable ... Read more
Following completion of a Section 106 Agreement, formal outline planning permission has been issued for up to 100 dwellings on land to the north of Somerton Road, Langport, Somerset. The consent has enabled a sale of the site to immediately complete to Abri, one of the largest housing associations based in the south of England.
We look forward to seeing the site developed and the important contribution that new housing will make to the local area.
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As part of the holiday/park home arm of the company LVA has received delegated approval by Cornwall Council for the delivery of 28 lodges at Camping Caradon Touring Park near Looe. The team worked closely with the Council and local members to ensure the scheme addressed any concerns, and we are looking forward to progressing the proposed sheme which will provide enhanced quality holiday accommodation on a year-round basis on the site.
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An outline planning application for the erection of up to 381 dwellings, 0.68ha of land providing a 66-bed care home, 1.1ha of employment space, 0.35ha of land to accommodate a community hub and sports pavilion has been submitted to North Somerset Council.
The proposals carefully consider the opportunities and constraints of the site and seek to provide a generous landscaped parkland edge to the north of the site to provide a softer edge to the settlement than currently exists, alo... Read more
LVA can confirm that it has recently completed a sale of its land at West Huntspill, Somerset to developer Edenstone Homes.
Outline planning consent for up to 45 homes was obtained by LVA in June 2023, with the subsequent Reserved Matters application submitted by Edenstone Homes consented a year later in June 2024. The development will provide much needed new market and affordable housing for the local area, alongside a number of other on-site benefits such as the provision of open... Read more
With the market improving, LVA’s appetite for new opportunities for land and sites where we can release development potential for sustainable residential and commercial uses remains as large as ever. We pride ourselves on being able to reach quick and informed decisions on potential new projects. Our recent planning successes are, we hope, a testament to our reputation and strength within the market. Over the last 12 months we have obtained planning consent on 11 sites, with an existing po... Read more
LVA is extremely pleased to report that last week Somerset Council’s Planning Committee South voted to approve our outline planning application (subject to completion of a Section 106 Agreement) for residential development of up to 70 dwellings on land at the former nursery and garden centre known as 'Scott's Nurseries’ in Merriott, Somerset.
Proposals reflect a strong emphasis on providing green spaces within the site to offer biodiversity benefits, amenity and leisure facilities,... Read more
An outline planning application for a mixed-use development comprising up to 650 dwellings, a care home, local centre, primary school and land for employment uses at West Wincanton has been submitted to Somerset Council.
Proposals has been sensitively designed to provide a comprehensive and sustainable extension to the town of Wincanton that responds positively to the natural landscape and existing habitats. Proposed development is set around a network of green corridors and public... Read more
On 8th July, Cornwall Council’s (East) Planning Committee resolved to grant (subject to a S106 Agreement) outline planning permission for up to 43 dwellings on Land off of Kimlers Way, Looe.
The application, which was submitted in December 2023, has been the subject of careful consideration by the Council and the resolution to grant is testament to the team’s continued hard work and engagement with the Council since submission.
The Site lies on the Northern Edge o... Read more
On 5 July 2024, the Planning Inspectorate allowed LVA's appeal against Somerset Council's refusal of an outline planning application for up to 37 dwellings at Walton, Somerset.
The decision, which thereby grants planning permission, considered that the benefits of the scheme were accorded significant weight, chief amongst them the provision of housing and affordable housing in light of a five-year housing land supply shortfall. Overall, it was concluded that the adverse impacts of ... Read more
LVA were recently contacted by ITV News to discuss the housing crisis that thus country is facing, with a specific emphasis on the market town of Frome, Somerset where last year the Town Council declared it’s own housing crisis.
Having submitted an outline planning application to deliver a garden community settlement on the edge of Frome which comprises a mixed-use development of 1,700 homes, community hub, primary school, employment areas and public open space over three year... Read more
LVA is pleased to report that developer Edenstone Homes have received approval of their reserved matters planning application for the erection of 45 dwellings, a car park, public open space and other associated infrastructure on land south of New Road, West Huntpsill at Somerset Council's Planning Committee North meeting on 11 June 2024. The granting of the application deals with the remaining reserved matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following an outline consent establ... Read more
We can confirm that on 28th May 2024 Somerset Council’s Planning Committee South resolved to grant outline planning permission subject to completion of a Section 106 Agreement for up to 100 new dwellings on land to the north of Somerton Road, Langport.
The site lies within the Langport/Huish Episcopi Direction of Growth of the South Somerset Local Plan adopted in March 2015 which defines suitable locations for future strategic growth of the town and will make a positive contributio... Read more
LVA can confirm the addition of 12.20 acres of land at Kingswood Road, Kington, Herefordshire to its project portfolio.
The site, located to the east of Kingswood Road, Kington is allocated within Herefordshire Council’s draft Local Plan (currently undergoing consultation until 20 May 2024) for up to 50 dwellings. We look forward to promoting the site through the Local Plan process and working with the Council to bring forward a high-quality scheme on the site.
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We can confirm that an outline planning application for up to 100 dwellings on land at Tidcombe Hall, Tiverton has been submitted to Mid Devon District Council, and is currently awaiting determination. The site is allocated in the adopted Mid Devon Local Plan under policy TIV13 as a contingency site for residential development.
Proposals comprise the conversion of Tidcombe Hall and various outbuildings located on the site to residential uses, alongside the provision of new dwelling... Read more
LVA can confirm that its appeal against Somerset Council’s non-determination of our application for up to 252 dwellings on Land north of Mudford Road, Yeovil has been allowed by the Planning Inspectorate.
In reaching a decision, the Inspector considered there has been a chronic shortfall in housing land in recent years and the appeal scheme would increase the supply of both market and affordable housing. Overall, it was concluded that the benefits of the appeal scheme would signifi... Read more
Following the granting of outline planning permission in January 2023 for up to 47 dwellings on Land east of Coalpit Lane, Stoke St Michael, Somerset, LVA is extremely pleased to confirm a sale of the site has been completed to developer Clayewater Homes who operate across the South West of England.
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Somerset Council’s (South) Planning Committee voted to approve (subject to a S106 Agreement) our outline planning application for up to 100 dwellings on Land to the north of Coat Road, Martock yesterday.
The application originally submitted in March 2021 has been the subject of careful consideration by the Council and the resolution to grant is testament to the project team’s continued hard work and positive engagement with the Council since submission.
The Site l... Read more
Our outline planning application proposing residential development on land adjacent to Salter Close, Looe has been submitted to Cornwall Council.
The application seeks to provide up to 43 units, a Community Orchard and a large amount of green space and meadow on a site allocated in the Looe Neighbourhood Plan (Made June 2022) for residential use. It is considered that proposals can make an important contribution to local housing need and provide a high-quality development that sits... Read more
LVA is pleased to confirm an outline application proposing up to 5x self-build dwellings on land north of the B3091, Manston has been submitted to Dorset Council.
Proposals seek to provide a high-quality sustainable scheme in an attractive village location that will help meet the identified local housing demand for self-build homes.
The application has been validated and is currently out for consultation.
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LVA is extremely happy to have received the Planning Inspector’s decision allowing outline planning permission for 5 self-build dwellings on its site at Marston Lane, Frome, Somerset.
In reaching a decision, the Inspector concluded that despite the scheme conflicting with the locational and spatial strategy of the development plan, the provision of five new self-build dwellings where there is good access to services without the need to rely on the private car, as well ... Read more
LVA can confirm it has submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate following Somerset Council’s non-determination of an outline planning application for up to 252 dwellings on land to the north of Mudford Road, Yeovil.
Since submission of the application in March 2022, LVA has sought to work closely with the Council and statutory consultees to enable an informed decision to be reached, though this has not been forthcoming. As such, an appeal has been raised in order to obtain ... Read more
Following pre-application discussions with South Somerset District, and consultation with the local community, an outline planning application on land at Castle Cary, Somerset has been submitted to Somerset Council proposing the erection of up to 46 dwellings with associated works including the formation of a vehicular access, provision of open space and landscaping.
Proposals for the site, which is located at the southern edge of the village, seek to respond positively to the surr... Read more
LVA is delighted to confirm that South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee voted to approve (subject to a S106 Agreement) its outline planning application for up to 9 self-build dwellings on Land to the east of Ermine Street, Caxton.
In considering the application on 20 September 2023, Members agreed with the Case Officer’s recommendation to grant permission on the basis the site represents a sustainable location for small-scale housing growth that can positively c... Read more
LVA has been following with interest the government’s recent attempts to amend nutrient neutrality requirements to encourage housebuilding in England.
In August 2023, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP announced plans to relax rules that have blocked housing schemes being delivered in areas where protected waterways are at risk from pollution. Proposed... Read more
Following refusal of an outline planning application for up to 22 dwellings on land at Westway Lane, Shepton Mallet in 2022, a revised application has now been submitted to Somerset Council proposing up to 18 new dwellings including the provision of 5 affordable dwellings. In response to the previous refusal, the quantum of development has been reduced in order to provide a scheme that can deliver sufficient provision of open space and contribute positively to the local built and natural c... Read more
LVA is pleased to confirm an outline planning application proposing up to 47 dwellings on land at Gypsy Lane, Wells has been submitted to Somerset Council. LVA consider that the proposed development can positively contribute towards addressing the deficit of housing land supply currently faced by (including affordable housing need) the Council, in a sustainable location within close proximity to everyday facilities and services within the town. LVA consider that the application is capable ... Read more
On 6 June 2023, Teignbridge Council Executive Committee formally 'made' (adopted) the Ipplepen Neighbourhood Plan, meaning it now forms part of the Statutory Development Plan for the district.
Development of the Neighbourhood Plan first commenced in 2015 and has been subject to various consultation exercises followed by independent Examination which declared the Plan sound. A referendum was then held on 4th May 2023 with nearly 80% of voting in favour of the Plan.
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Following Sedgemoor Council’s resolution to grant outline planning permission for up to 45 new dwellings on land at New Road, West Huntspill, near Highbridge, Somerset, LVA is delighted to announce that the formal Decision Notice has now been issued.
Development of the site will provide much needed new market and affordable housing for the local area, alongside a number of other on-site benefits such as the provision of open space, play space, improved pedestrian access to school w... Read more
It is with great pleasure that LVA can confirm formal outline planning permission has been received for the development of land off Birch Road, Landkey for up to 150 dwellings. The site is located immediately adjacent to the contiguous built-up area of Landkey, a sustainable settlement where there is an identified need for future housing growth. Further, the site will provide a new informal country park, associated open space including new community allotments, orchard planting, attenuatio... Read more
LVA is pleased to confirm that formal outline planning permission has been received for the development of land adjacent to Caddesdown Business Park, for up to 211 homes and 4.27 hectares of commercial space. The site is located to the South of the town of Bideford, a sustainable settlement where there is an identified need for housing growth and will provide public open space.
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LVA is pleased to announce that a full planning application for a 9-home flatted scheme on land at Kelham Gardens, Marlborough has been submitted to Wiltshire Council. The brownfield site, formally a gas storage works, has been vacant for a number of years, and the proposal provides an opportunity to deliver a high-quality residential development that and will vastly improve the overall appearance of the site, and its contribution to the urban environment.
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LVA can confirm that an outline planning application for up to 9 self-build dwellings has been submitted on land to the east of Ermine Street, Caxton in Cambridgeshire. It is considered that the site can help contribute towards meeting the existing demand for self-build plots in the local planning authority area, with the submitted proposals seeking to provide a high-quality development comprising a range and variety of homes that respond positively to the local context and character of th... Read more
LVA is delighted to confirm that an outline planning application has been submitted to Wiltshire Council proposing the erection of up to 24 dwellings on land south of Ballingers, Urchfont. The proposal, which has been sensitively designed to respect the existing pattern of development in the village and the properties and architectural context found within, includes the provision of 5 self-build units and 30% affordable housing. Overall, it is considered that development of the site would ... Read more
According to the Home Builders Federation (HBF), the number of permissions for new home sites has dropped to a “record low”, “as the government’s anti-development policies start to bite”.
In their article dated 8 April 2023, the HBF point to 55 local authorities who have w... Read more
A public consultation exercise is currently taking place on proposals for residential and employment development on land to the north of Nailsea, Somerset. The consultation lasts until 19 April 2023 and invites the local community to comment on the emerging plans for the site. Further information can be found here.
LVA consider that the site provides an excellent opportunity to deliver much needed homes for people and families... Read more
Following refusal of an outline planning application in August 2022 for 5 self-build dwellings on land off Marston Lane, Frome, an appeal against the Council’s decision has been raised. In response to the reasons for refusal, LVA consider that technical issues such as access, loss of hedgerow and landscape and residential amenity impact are not justified, and that the proposed scheme can provide a range of benefits including the provision of self-build units to help address the Council’s s... Read more
At LVA, we passionately believe in the need to provide more of the ‘ right houses in the right place’. We may disagree with many elements of the Government’s and Planning Authorities’ methodology in delivering the requirements, but that doesn’t alter the need that exists.
The media abound with tales of valiant local interest groups fighting against developments in their towns, villages or back yards. Perhaps the perception of the older privileged generations has been influenced by ... Read more
Following pre-application advice and consultation with the local community during the course 2022, LVA has today submitted an outline planning application for up to 62 dwellings on land at Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire.
The site is a logical plot to the north of the High Street, which is largely surrounded by existing development within the village, within close proximity to existing facilities and servives at Dilton Marsh itself aswell as those at neighbouring Westbury. It is considered... Read more
LVA is delighted to have been granted outline planning permission for up to 47 dwellings on land on the edge of Stoke St Michael, Somerset. The consented scheme will make a meaningful contribution to both market and affordable housing delivery in Mendip with the site being located conveniently to the village centre.
The LVA Head of Planning Alex Bullock said “LVA are delighted with the Planning Inspectorate’s decision as it vindicates our decision to appeal the Council... Read more
LVA is pleased to announce that an outline planning application has been submitted to Wiltshire Council for the development of up 50 new homes on land to the west of Sand's Lane, Rowde, near Devizes.
Proposals include provision of a new community building for the benefit of all residents in Rowde which could link in with the existing sports provision to the south of the site, as well as large amounts of open space, which will include formal and informal play areas in addition to ec... Read more
Subsequent to North Devon District Council granting outline planning permission for 150 units off of Birch Road, Landkey, a sale of the site to a developer has been agreed. As part of LVA’s planning permission, a wide range of community benefits will be delivered including forty-five affordable homes, five hectares of public open space, allotments, play space, new footpath and cycle connections extending off the Tarka Trail.
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LVA is delighted to announce the addition of 29 acres of land located within the wider 540-acre Nansledan area which is allocated as an urban extension to the Cornish coastal to of Newquay. Over the next 20 years, Nansledan will evolve into a community of circa 4,000 with its own high street, school, public spaces, and other public facilities, helping to meet the future needs of Newquay in a complementary and sustainable way,
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LVA is pleased to confirm the submission of an outline planning application for up to 22 dwellings on land to the south of the Mendip town of Shepton Mallet. Proposals include the provision of 7 affordable dwellings and an area of Public Open Space.
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Public engagement is currently taking place on proposals for up to 65 dwellings on land north of the High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire. The consultation exercise lasts until 18 June 2022 and invites the local community to comment on the emerging plans for the site.
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Somerset West and Taunton Council has recently announced a new system whereby developers can purchase phosphate credits which will be used by the Council to help offset the levels of phosphate in the Somerset Moors. The introduction of this scheme will allow for the release of some 780 homes to be constructed in this Local Planning Authority area and the River Tone catchment area, the applications of which have been delayed/held in abeyance whilst potential solutions were sought to help re... Read more
Having obtained outline planning consent for up to 26 dwelling at appeal in December 2021 on land at Sandleaze Farm, Worton, LVA is pleased to report that a sale of the site has exchanged with completion due shortly to a high-quality South West based developer.
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LVA is pleased to confirm the submission of an outline planning application for up to 120 dwellings on land to the west of the South Somerset village of Keinton Mandeville. Proposals include the provision of affordable housing, associated public open space, a community orchard, allotments and potential additional parking for the existing village hall.
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Following the granting at appeal of outline planning permission for up to 114 dwellings and up to 2,000 sqm of employment space on land in the North Dorset village of Stalbridge, LVA is pleased to confirm a sale of the site to an established developer has exchanged.
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We are extremely pleased to announce that Alex Bullock has joined us as Head of Planning and Project Leader. Alex was previously Associate Director at AECOM, and an Associate at Pegasus Group before that. He brings with him his vast expertise on UK planning policy and a successful track record in project management and delivering planning consents.
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LVA is delighted to announce that outline planning consent for up to 48 dwellings on land south of the A357, Sturminster Newton in Dorset has been granted by way of delegated Case Officer approval. In approving the application, it was considered that the site lies in a sustainable location for new housing having regard to proximity to the village, and, owing to a lack of a demonstrable 5-year housing land supply and a housing delivery rate below 75%, that permission should be granted for s... Read more
The Cranbrook Plan DPD now forms part of the development plan for East Devon District following its adoption by the Council on 19 October 2022. The Plan sets out the future for development in the Cranbrook Area by identifying locations for housing, employment and supporting infrastructure. LVA’s 18.5-acre site at Farlands, London Road falls within the Cobdens Expansion Zone, and is identified to accommodate predominantly residential development alongside some roadside commercial/retail spa... Read more
A public consultation exercise is currently taking place on proposals for up to 24 dwellings including the provision of 5 self-build plots on land to the south of Urchfont, Wiltshire. The consultation lasts until 30 November 2022 and invites the local community to comment on the emerging plans for the site. Further information can be found here: www.lva-urchfont.co.uk
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