A HOUSING developer has announced its intention to build 100 homes at a village near Taunton.

Developer Bellway purchased a 14-acre plot north of Creech St Michael and it aims to submit a reserved matters application early next year.

The land off North End, which is separated from Monkton Heathfield by the M5, was previously eyed up for development with outline plans for the 100 homes approved in February on appeal.

If approved, the new development would further reduce the green gap separating the villages surrounding Taunton with the town itself.

When the outline plans were first revealed, Creech St Michael Parish Council objected to the development stating that as it would sit outside the defined settlement limits of the village is would result in an “unplanned extension to the village”.

It also suggested that the housing need in the Taunton area could be facilitated via the construction of the Monkton Heathfield estate.

As part of the plans Bellway said they will put aside £1.5 million for primary, secondary, early years and Special Educational Needs (SEN) education and about £1.8 million in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) towards infrastructure.

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Sam Sowden, land director for Bellway South West, said: “We are working to prepare a thoughtful and considered detailed planning application for this land, that we believe will result in an attractive, sustainable, and welcoming neighbourhood.

“We want to create a scheme that forms a logical extension to the existing village of Creech St Michael.

“With public open spaces for people to enjoy, allotments, a good network of footpaths and significant provision of much-needed affordable housing, our proposal is for a development of high-quality homes in an area that people will enjoy living in.

“The location is excellent as the village provides a range of local amenities within walking distance including a school, pub and shops – all of which make this a sustainable and comfortable location for new residents.”

75 of the 100 planned houses would be privately sold with the remaining 25 to be affordable homes.

The plans would also include upgrades to the footpath and cycleway network to the south of the site as well as the creation of public open space, allotments and an equipped play area.

The outline plans can be viewed on Somerset Council’s planning section of their website by searching planning reference 14/23/0002.