A decision to overturn a “democratic vote” and give planning permission for 595 new homes near Thornbury has been criticised. A government planning inspector recently ruled that the hundreds of homes should be allowed, despite facing strong local opposition.
Barwood Development now has permission to build the 595 new homes on land west of Park Farm, Butt Lane, northwest of Thornbury. This follows a public inquiry when the developer appealed against South Gloucestershire Council’s decision to refuse permission.
The council decided in January last year to refuse permission, and then the inquiry was held in October. During a development management committee meeting on Thursday, February 16, councillors slammed the planning inspector’s decision.
