Heron's vision for North Yate development to go on display

Heron Land Developments has announced the dates of two drop-in days, when people can view proposals for a new neighbourhood in North Yate.

The area was identified for 3000 homes in South Glos's draft Core Strategy to meet the previous government's housing targets. Although planning authorities have been allowed to assess housing need themselves since the General Election, the current South Glos administration has decided to retain the 3000, despite local opposition.

Heron owns most of the land north of Brimsham Park and would be the lead developer, responsible for the infrastructure for the new neighbourhood. This exhibition is not part of the formal planning process, but it demonstrates that Heron are prepared to engage with the local community, and hopefully to listen to what local people tell them.

Based on feedback from these sessions, Heron will draw up a draft masterplan for the site for a second round of public consultation, then submit an outline planning application in the summer. Building would take place between 2013 and 2026.

The public exhibitions are on Friday March 11 from 2pm to 8pm at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex, and on Saturday, March 12 from 10am to 4pm at Yate Library.
Further information about the public consultation and proposals can be found at www.heron-northyate.info

More details from the Gazette here