'Gridlock' fears as 150 homes seek approval

THERE are fears that gridlock in Tavis-tock could hit new levels should up to 150 more homes on Callington Road be approved.

- By ALISON STEPHENSON Local Democracy Reporter

Barratt David Wilson South West has unveiled its plans to build on a site opposite the Tors development in a leaflet to local residents.

Around 630 new homes are already in the process of being built or have planning permission on Callington Road.

The area being earmarked by Barratt David Wilson is currently green fields and outside the local plan boundary for development, but West Devon Borough Council, as the local planning authority, is under pressure to find more housing sites to meet new government targets.

The housebuilder says by consulting with the community it is providing "an opportunity to shape our proposals at an early stage in the process," before it submits a planning application.

But local residents are gearing up to launch a campaign against the scheme which they say would result in more traffic on Callington Road, increased gridlock through the town at peak times and put huge demand on health services and schools.