330 HOMES have been proposed for Frome’s northern edge.

Land Promoters Barwood Land are proposing to build a new “sustainable neighbourhood” to the east of Oldford Hill, next to Frome Rugby Club, with Gypsy Lane bordering its southern edge.

They have now launched a survey to gauge residents’ views on the plans before an application is submitted.

Significant open public spaces have been included in the plans, including a country park and a community space as well as walking and cycling route to connect residents to the town.

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Also included is an idea to divert the western extent of Gypsy Lane into the site, with connection to Oldford Hill provided by a new access junction serving the site.

30% of the houses would be affordable – which works out at 99 homes.

Outline plans are expected to be submitted in Spring this year.

If the plans are approved, Barwood said it hopes construction to start in 2026 with 60 homes delivered per year.

Frome’s housing crisis

Frome Town Council declared a housing crisis in the town in 2023.

Barwood said their proposals would go a long way to alleviating the critical housing need in Frome.

They said: “Since 2006, only 1,968 new homes have been delivered in Frome, of which just 420 were affordable (23 affordable homes per year).

“The extent of the issue from a local perspective is stark. In October 2024, there were some 700 households in Frome on the Homefinder Somerset waiting list, with 140 bids made on average per available property.

“This site will deliver around 330 new homes, 30% of which will be affordable. Our proposals will therefore go a long way to alleviating some of this critical housing need within Frome.”

Barwood is holding a community drop-in event at Frome Rugby Club from 3pm to 7pm on Tuesday, February 11.

To view the proposals and to take part in the survey, search Old Ford Hill Frome or click here.