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How this part of the Local Plan Options Document works
These site options pages contain the following sections:
Site background
- A broad description of the site, with map if appropriate
- An overview of development proposed or already in progress
- Relevant aspects of planning policy for this site
- The history and status of any planning applications for this site
Options for the new Local Plan
We may suggest one or more possible approaches:
- Keeping existing plans for this site as they are
- Making small changes to our approach, which may allow for changes
- Replacing the approach with something that is substantially different
- Identifying factors or events which may affect this policy in the future
Each option will have a short analysis:
- Opportunities presented by the site option
- Constraints (obstacles which would need to be addressed)
- Mitigations (Measures that would be needed to reduce any harm development would cause)
- Further information we'd need to make a more in-depth assessment of the suitability of the site or option
Policy context note
- Where decisions about this site or option may affect how we approach other sites (or vice versa), we will add a note to explain
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7.95 The sites are located on the western edge of Midsomer Norton, close to the Tesco store at Old Mills. MSN23 is a sloping site that sits close to the valley floor. PAU 24a is a plateau site adjacent to Tesco that slopes down toward the valley.
Opportunities
- Infill gaps within existing development.
- Opportunity for better pedestrian connections between Tesco and Midsomer Norton.
Constraints
- Due to land ownership, this will result in piecemeal development.
- Limited opportunity for cohesive design.
Discussion question
Question 1: Do you support development to the west of Midsomer Norton?
Please provide your reasoning. Is there anything else you think we should investigate or include?