Plans for 150 new houses at Corsham to be decided by inspector

Plans for 150 houses at Corsham are to be decided by a government inspector <i>(Image: Wiltshire Council)</i>
Plans for 150 houses at Corsham are to be decided by a government inspector (Image: Wiltshire Council)
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Plans for 150 houses at Corsham are to be decided by a government inspector, after Wiltshire Council failed to make a decision on a planning application.

Great Tew Construction Ltd has submitted outline planning permission to build 150 homes at land north of Bath Road, not far from Guyers House. 

The 11 hectare development on agricultural land at the eastern edge of the town would also include a 1,550 metre squared 'mixed use hub' and 4.5 hectares of open space, including a play area.

It would also include the construction of a four-arm roundabout. 

The 150 houses would include 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes. Thirty per cent of the homes would be designated 'affordable'. 

(Image: Wiltshire Council)

A planning application was first submitted in 2024 before being withdrawn and resubmitted in January this year. 

The housebuilder says the council has failed to make a timely decision and has filed its appeal citing 'non determination'. 

The Planning Inspectorate has appointed Dominic Young to hold a four-day inquiry starting on November 25 at a venue to be confirmed. 

A decision is expected before January 19, 2026. 
 

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