Homes bid 'Residents would have to drive everywhere'

PLANS for 20 new homes in the countryside near Yate have faced criticism from councillors who say future residents would have to drive everywhere.

- Alex SEABROOK Local democracy reporter

A key part of South Gloucestershire Council's transport ambitions is to get more people walking, cycling and using public transport.

But by building homes away from shops, schools, jobs and other destinations, future occupants could end up driving a car to get anywhere they need to go. Cotswold Homes is applying to the council for planning permission to build the homes on North Road, north of Engine Common.

Councillors on the development management committee will vote on Thursday, whether to grant permission for the new homes. Liberal Democrat Councillor Tristan Clark referred the application to the committee because of the lack of nearby public services.