Developer seeks approval for 200 homes at Royal Wootton Bassett

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 05:59 · Archive

Leda Properties has submitted plans for up to 200 homes on agricultural land at Marsh Farm, south of the M4 near Royal Wootton Bassett.

Developer Leda Properties has submitted a long-awaited outline application for up to 200 homes on 11.8 hectares of largely agricultural land at Marsh Farm, south of the M4 near Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire. The site sits at the town's northern edge.

The Marsh Farm application proposes demolishing existing farm buildings and creating public open space, landscaping, drainage infrastructure and walking and cycling routes alongside the homes. An illustrative masterplan shows 199 homes, including 81 affordable properties. Vehicular access would be from the B4042 using the recently-built Lidl access road.

Immediate to the east, Wiltshire Council has already resolved to approve the Midge Hall Farm scheme of up to 425 homes, a primary school, local centre and employment land, subject to a legal agreement. Taken together, the two developments would extend the built-up area north and east of Royal Wootton Bassett and further into the countryside separating the town from Swindon.

Documents for the Marsh Farm scheme state that landscaped separation would be maintained and surrounding settlements would not merge. The application represents a major expansion of residential development in the area and will require planning approval from the local authority.

How it is being reported

• Plans for huge 200-home estate could join town to M4A major 200-home development would push a Wiltshire town’s built-up edge right up against the M4 under newly-submitted plans.Gazette & Herald · 27 Oct, 05:00
• Plans for huge 200-home estate could join town to M4A major 200-home development would push a Wiltshire town’s built-up edge right up against the M4 under newly-submitted plans.Swindon Advertiser · 27 Oct, 05:00
• Plans for huge 200-home estate could join town to M4A major 200-home development would push a Wiltshire town’s built-up edge right up against the M4 under newly-submitted plans.Wiltshire Times · 27 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Leda Properties · Royal Wootton Bassett · Wiltshire Council · Wiltshire · Swindon

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