Twenty homes north of Bristol approved where residents will likely have to drive everywhere

Twenty homes north of Bristol approved where residents will likely have to drive everywhere

Plans have been approved for 20 new homes in the countryside near Yate despite being far from shops and services. Councillors fear that the distance from schools, pharmacies and shops mean that future residents will end up driving to most destinations, adding to traffic problems .

Developers now have planning permission from South Gloucestershire Council to build the homes on North Road, north of Engine Common. Seven of the homes would be affordable, with five for social rent and two for shared ownership.

Councillors on the development management committee voted by six votes to two in favour of granting planning permission on Thursday, August 7. They heard from the developers that there are