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Search the Public Notice PortalControversial plans to build a huge new housing estate beside a TV presenter’s “nationally significant” childhood home have reached a major milestone.
A proposal to build 170 homes on land at Wenhill in Calne, neighbouring the historic Grade II* listed Vern Leaze manor, recently underwent another public consultation after amended plans were submitted by applicant CG Fry and Sons.
The consultation on these new designs for the major project came to a close in May, meaning that Wiltshire Council can now move towards making a decision on the application.
At this stage, no new decision date has been set after the previous deadline of March 31 was pushed back due to changes to the proposal.
A planning row over the development has dragged on since the application was first submitted in July 2025, with many locals opposed to the project.
During early consultations, there was some concern about the large new estate’s impact on historic properties and landmarks in the area, including the £3.5 million Vern Leaze manor.
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The house was once the childhood home of Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsopp before being sold by her father, Charles, the 6th Baron Hindlip, decades ago.
Many other residents are more concerned about the development’s impact on traffic and other infrastructure in Calne.
While the plans would include permission for a medical centre on the land, the delivery of this facility would not be the developer’s responsibility.
Its construction would be reliant on funding from the NHS Integrated Care Board and many locals fear it might not necessarily move forward, leading to more strain on existing facilities.
Residents also remain concerned about the loss of valued green space and the additional traffic the development would bring to busy roads like the A3102 Silver Street.
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At each stage of the planning process, CG Fry and Sons has insisted that its proposed estate would be “an ideal urban expansion to the west of Calne”.
When the most recent submissions were sent to the council, the applicant was confident that the changes to the plans would address the numerous concerns raised by locals.
A letter sent on behalf of applicant CG Fry and Sons said: “The changes to the scheme have been formulated to address consultee and third-party comments and have been coordinated across various disciplines.”
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