The design of a 248-home development outside Wiltshire’s county town is set to be decided by a planning committee.

Wiltshire Council’s western area planning committee will vote on the reserved matters application for the Elm Grove Farm site at a meeting in Trowbridge County Hall, on Wednesday, December 4.

The council was contacted by over 60 members of the public objecting to the plans, which were first approved in 2022.

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The proposed layout for the homes.The proposed layout for the homes. (Image: Redrow Homes) Proposed by Redrow Homes, the development will be located on 16.9 hectares of farmland to the southeastern edge of Trowbridge.

The reserved matters application set to be considered by the committee provides details of the appearance, layout and scale of the homes.

The scheme would include 11 one-bedroom properties, 38 two-bedroom properties, 96 three-bedroom properties, and 103 four-bedroom properties.

Of the total number of homes, the developer has committed to making 72 affordable dwellings.

The reserved matters application has been called in for discussion by Cllr Antonio Piazza, who has been vocal about his concerns since the plans were first submitted and claims that “very little” has changed in the scheme despite local objections.

These objections from residents include fears over the development’s impact on surrounding highways and the environment.

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Commenting on the reserved matters application, Cllr Piazza wrote: “Despite numerous objections and detailed feedback from residents, it is apparent that the revised plans have not significantly addressed the core concerns raised.”

The original Redrow Homes application stated: “The design responds positively to the prevailing character of the area, in terms of its high-quality inclusive design, scale, mass and appearance, whilst also considering its boundary relationships with the adjoining landscaped character.”

One of the significant changes to the original plans includes the removal of the proposed changing rooms for the Queen Elizabeth II playing fields to enable further talks about the building’s form and function.

The applicant’s agent said: “The applicants would like to take this opportunity to provide reassurance that we are obliged to deliver a facility in this location, but we believe that it requires further thought and consultation to ensure that the right type of facility is provided.”

The western area planning committee will consider the plans and relevant objections at the meeting before coming to a decision.

The case officer report recommends that the committee approve this reserved matters application.