A RESIDENTIAL development of 18 dwellings on land off the B4348 at Wormelow has been submitted to Herefordshire planners.

The scheme is put forward as a ‘rural exception site’ which responds to the more specific and specialist housing needs of the area.

The proposal would provide up to 18 new homes, 55 per cent of which will be affordable. Th e scheme proposed includes a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom houses, with 10 designated as affordable housing and eight for the open market.

The development aims to be suitable for older people and first-time buyers and a large proportion of the proposed dwellings will be designed to standards that are classified as adaptable dwellings.

The site comprises a total area of around 1.08 hectares of agricultural land.

The site is adjoined by existing residential development on all boundaries except for the north-western boundary, however, the site lies outside of the settlement boundary for Wormelow.

A single vehicular access is proposed from the B4348 along with a new two-metre footway that will provide connectivity to the village centre.

The applicant’s agent, Zesta Planning, said: “The proposal's design and layout would respect local distinctiveness and should integrate acceptably with its surroundings, while the provision of affordable housing and community infrastructure should address local concerns.

“The proposal's design and layout would respect local distinctiveness and should integrate acceptably with its surroundings.

“The development's visual and landscape impacts are judged as being manageable, and the proposed highway improvements would enhance pedestrian safety and access while managing existing highway concerns.

“Overall, the proposal would contribute positively to Herefordshire Council’s housing supply deficit as well as community infrastructure in a sustainable manner.”

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Comments can be made on this application, number P262037/F via Herefordshire Council’s planning portal by Friday, September 4.