Where is the site?
The proposed site for new homes is located to the north of Bruton, off Cuckoo Hill on the A359 (linking Frome to Yeovil). The site is immediately adjacent to the existing cemetery and allotment gardens in the north of the town.
To find where you live in relation to the proposed site for new homes, please visit our Interactive masterplan and type your address, postcode or point of interest into the search bar.
What is proposed on site?
We are proposing:
- 49 new homes, 35% of which will be affordable
- Vehicle and pedestrian access from Cuckoo Hill (A359)
- A large area of landscaped public open space in the centre of the site
- An on-site attenuation pond to provide enhanced surface water drainage
- An onsite package treatment plant to address high phosphate levels in the local water system
- The fallowing of and planting of native woodland on neighbouring land
- The retention of existing oak trees on site
- Traffic calming measures on Cuckoo Hill
- Ecological enhancements throughout the site
Find out more on the Interactive masterplan and What issues have we considered? page
Who are Strongvox Homes?
Strongvox Homes is an award winning housebuilder, building beautifully crafted homes across the West Country. With scrupulous attention to detail through to a superior finish, our houses are places people are proud to call home.
We are a friendly, fast-growing company based in Taunton and run by a highly successful team with many years’ experience in the South West. We’re a small team who work well together and we’re genuinely proud of what we do.
How can I have my say?
Please take a few minutes to find out more about our plans using the Interactive masterplan and by visiting the complete our consultation survey on the What issues have we considered? page.
Once you've reviewed the plans, please complete our consultation survey on the Have your say page to provide your feedback.
A walk-in consultation event will be held at Bruton Community Hall, Silver Street, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EB between 3:30pm and 8pm on Monday 29th April. All are welcome.
What are the next steps?
Public consultation
Monday 22nd April to Monday 20th May 2024Residents and businesses in Bruton have been sent an information postcard inviting them to have their say.
Drop-in consultation event
Monday 29 April from 3.30pm to 8pmBruton Community Hall, Silver Street, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EB
Feedback review
May 2024Once the consultation is closed, Strongvox Homes and their team of expert consultants will review the feedback received and finalise the plans accordingly.
Planning application submission
June 2024A planning application will be submitted to Somerset Council.