Plans for 3,000 new homes in Yate to go before public again

Heron Land Developments is holding two public exhibitions later this month, when it will be asking local people what they think of design proposals for the houses, shopping precinct, employment land and two primary schools at Brimsham Park.

The displays follow two earlier consultations in March, when residents saw outline details of the development for the first time.

Paul Chester, of Heron Land Developments which owns the land, said this second round would respond to concerns raised about the new neighbourhood.

He said: "We were pleased with the local level of interest shown in the first phase of consultation with more than 500 people attending our two-day public exhibition.

"We received a wide range of views and ideas that our team has used wherever possible to help inform the design of a draft masterplan for the site.

"I would again encourage local residents to participate in our second round of public consultation so that we can continue to work towards providing the best possible scheme for Yate in terms of housing, employment, community facilities, green open spaces and infrastructure.

"This will help ensure the north Yate new neighborhood benefits existing local residents, as well as providing facilities for new residents that move to the site."

If the plans are given the go-ahead by South Gloucestershire Council, developers want to begin building houses in 2013, with the last phase scheduled for completion in 2026.

Existing residents of Brimsham Park have mounted a campaign group against the development.

Group leader Mike Archer urged people to attend the exhibitions.

"Please attend one of the meetings or log on to the web site and make your views known," he said.

"Unfortunately there are about five stages for the approval to pass and residents need to make their views known at each stage."

The exhibitions take place on Friday, June 17 (2-8pm) at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex and on Saturday, June 18 (10am-4pm) at Yate Library.