7.13 A variety of site options for development are set out for each place below, which have been prepared in response to the key issues, priorities and opportunities. Explanation as to how each of the site options responds to the key issues, priorities and objectives is outlined within the opportunities and constraints tables for each site option. Where mitigation or additional evidence work is required to achieve priorities and objectives, this is referenced within the table, as well as any conflicts with priorities and objectives. Each site has sub options relating to the quantum of development that can be achieved.
7.14 The land parcels which make up the site options below have been assessed in more detail in various supporting documents, including the Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA), the Sustainability Appraisal (SA), and the Somer Valley Area of Search Assessment, and the Strategic Planning Options Document (SPO). The table below sets out the HELAA and SA references relevant to each Site Option.
7.15 Within these documents, a number of additional sites have also been assessed, and discounted, for various reasons. These sites are not included in the site options below, for the reasons set out in the Evidence Base. However, this Options Document consultation provides an opportunity for stakeholders and communities to provide comments on these discounted sites, by answering the question: Are there any other sites that haven’t been identified, that need to be considered?
| Local Plan Site Option | HELAA | SA |
|---|---|---|
| Peasedown | PEA10, PEA15, S2PS30 | P2, P3, P4 |
| North Radstock |
RAD16a, b, c, d, e, f, g &h, RAD19a, b, c |
R1 |
| East Radstock | RAD 21a, RAD21 b, RAD23, RAD24, RAD25, RAD 26/26a, RAD40, MDP32, S2PS31 | R2 |
| Farrington Gurney North | A37PS14, A37PS15, A37PS15 | FG1, FG2 |
| Farrington Gurney South | FAR16, A37PS13, A37PS15 | FG3 |
7.16 Following consultation on these site options, a detailed assessment of the transport impact of each site will be undertaken, to inform selection of sites to be included in the Draft Plan. The cumulative impact of all sites included in the Draft Plan will also be assessed. Any site allocations in the Draft Plan will define site specific interventions required.
7.17 On their own each site would not require extensions to existing secondary schools. However, secondary schools in the Somer Valley cover a wide catchment area and therefore if a number of sites were to come forward for development then the cumulative impact on the secondary schools will need to be considered at the site allocation stage in the Draft Local Plan.
Discussion question
Question 1
Are there any other sites that haven't been identified, that you think we should consider?