A DEVELOPER is seeking the views and opinions of residents over plans to build up to 27 houses in Southwick near Trowbridge. 

The Gainsborough Group is inviting residents to view and discuss plans for the 14-acre site on land at Wesley Lane field. 

Gainsborough says it plans to work closely with the neighbourhood plan team to provide at least eight of the 27 houses as affordable stock. 

The developer added that there would be a discount for local residents and families. 

“We also plan to ensure that the sites design and access plans ensure that the immediate neighbours to the field will benefit from improved drainage designs to improve conditions in the winter months,” a statement on Gainsborough’s website read. 

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“Additionally we plan a scheme of perimeter planting and with the larger plot sizes,  the new homes will be built with discretion and privacy in mind as appropriate for this tranquil village lane setting.

“Gainsborough Group await patiently the outcomes of the local neighbourhood plan processes to determine and confirm requirements, and very much look forward to delivering beautiful new homes for the Southwick Village in 2022.”

The developer will be held in function room of the Farmhouse Inn pub for residents to see and discuss the plans on September 28 between 11am and 9pm.