Sock Hill
Overview
Location: Land at Sock Hill
Proposal: Residential development
Application Name: Land North of Mudford Road
Application Reference: 22/00695/OUT
The scope of the planning permission was for the erection of up to 252 dwellings, public open space (including community orchard and village green), woodland planting, ecological buffers, sustainable drainage systems, a biodiverse wetland habitat and other ancillary works. More info here.
Sock Hill forms part of wider development pressures within the area and contributes to cumulative infrastructure and environmental impact.
Key Considerations
FOMAG’s review of this site focuses on:
- Highway access and road safety
- Drainage capacity and flood modelling
- Landscape impact
- Cumulative development effects
- Compliance with local planning policy
As with all major proposals, we examine whether supporting evidence is sufficient and whether impacts on surrounding communities have been fully assessed.
Current Status
This was granted outline planning permission on 18th March 2023 (as granted under appeal APP/E3335/W/23/3328322).
FOMAG Approach
Across all sites, FOMAG:
- Reviews submitted technical documentation
- Submits formal representations where appropriate
- Seeks clarification through statutory processes
- Engages constructively with councillors and officers
- Obtains independent professional advice where necessary
Our objective is not to oppose development in principle, but to ensure that decisions affecting Mudford and neighbouring communities are lawful, proportionate and properly evidenced.
