Project timeline

The timeline below shows the lifecycle of this project, including the current (active) stage and those already completed, as well as expected future stages and timings, if the scheme is approved and goes ahead to completion.

1. LDO Masterplan process commencement

   Complete Stage completed: Summer 2020

   This stage involved appointing a team to manage the project.

2. Masterplan development and environmental scoping

   Complete Stage completed: Autumn/winter 2020

   This stage includes developing an architectural vision and Masterplan for the Somer Valley Enterprise Zone, and scoping out and initial assessment of the potential environmental effects of the proposed development.

3. Ecological surveys

   Ongoing Autumn 2021

   We are completing a range of surveys to understand the existing ecology on the site, including, amongst others, bats, reptiles, amphibians, dormice, badgers, foxes, trees and plants.

4. Refining Masterplan

   Complete Stage completed: Winter/Spring 2021

   We are refining the Masterplan in response to the ecological surveys, and to reflect the feedback from stakeholders and internal experts, including the B&NES Pre-Application Advice service, and the input of a Design Review Panel.

5. First public engagement

   Active 14 Oct to 11 Nov 2021

   We are presenting the SVEZ Masterplan to businesses, residents and other groups and organisations with an interest in the project, to gain feedback and local information on the proposals, so that the Masterplan can best reflect local issues and concerns.

6. Transport modelling

   On target Autumn 2021

   Modelling of potential impacts of the proposed development on the local transport network, and discussions with the local Highways Authority

7. Highway design finalised

   On target Winter 2021

   Following modelling and transport assessment, we will design possible changes to the highway, such as access to the site and any off-site works

8. Formal public consultation

   On target Spring 2022

   There will be a formal consultation on the final SVEZ LDO, following the LDO regulations

9. Determination of Local Development Order (LDO)

   On target Spring/Summer 2022

   The local Planning Authority will assess the SVEZ LDO documents and supporting evidence, and decide whether to adopt the LDO for this development.

10. Adoption of LDO

    On target Autumn 2022

    If approved, the LDO will become formally adopted.

11. Infrastructure construction start

    On target 2023 onwards

     

12. Project completion

    On target We expect to deliver the SVEZ over a number of years

The Somer Valley Enterprise Zone project is a very important part of our Local Plan for B&NES. Development of the project will be closely tied to the progress of our Local Plan Partial Update (LPPU), which is currently under consultation. View the anticipated LPPU plan adoption timeline