The controversial West Warminster Urban Extension was given the stamp of approval in a meeting at County Hall on Wednesday evening. The plan could see 1500 homes built and possibly even more over the next 25 years.
Initially the expectation was for 900 homes and earlier this month it was announced that a further 500 were being added, taking the plan total to 1400. However its reported that the initial 900 would be completed by 2026 and the additional 500 would be built from 2026 to 2033.
There are two applications submitted, one form Redrow Homes and one from Persimmon Homes. The application from Persimmon details 1200 dwellings and just over 200 in Redrows'.
Obviously a development of this magnitude has been met with concerns. The strain the development may put on West Street and Vicarage Street has been raised as this area is already congested.
Others have questioned how this development will impact on the secondary school in Warminster? The Persimmon plan details provision for a new primary school, but with about 1600 students at Kingdown School already, how many more students could be accommodated without the need for secondary expansion?
Ultimately there are many areas where clarification will undoubtedly be required, but the master plan has been accepted and the debating is sure to continue.
The Master Plan application details and documents can be found on the Wiltshire Council website HERE
