Fighting any new large developments in Cheddar Valley

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We have all had enough of new housing estates in Cheddar and Axbridge and we have taken the fight to the planners, alongside the parish and town councils. We firmly believe that our uniquely beautiful countryside should not become more urban sprawl, as has happened elsewhere.

We want to end the developers' goldrush that seeks to join Axbridge and Cheddar together.

Once the Upper New Road (Cheddar) and Houlgate Way (Axbridge) developments are built, we argue that there is no need for more large developments. Apart from anything else, building hundreds of new homes adds to congestion and puts pressure on local services and amenities.

There is room for small, infill developments and the use of brownfield to consider on a case-by-case basis, but no more building is needed on the greenbelt.

We are also campaigning for the creation of a new woodland, which will also help to restore biodiversity.

News

Green schemes at Mendip View new build in Axbridge

District councillor Graham Godwin-Pearson attended a meeting tonight with Stonewater, the developers building the new Mendip View estate in Axbridge (not to be confused with Houlgate Way).

Results of Axbridge Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

There was a referendum in Axbridge to decide whether the residents wish to request formally that Sedgemoor District Council uses the Axbridge Neighbourhood Plan when deciding planning applications.  The poll took place on Thursday 9th December 2021 between 0700 hrs and 2200 hrs.

Axbridge Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

There will be a referendum in Axbridge to decide whether the residents wish to request formally that Sedgemoor District Council uses the Axbridge Neighbourhood Plan when deciding planning applications.  Eligible voters will be receiving either a polling card or a postal vote for the referendum, w

Development appeal - Axbridge Power Station

The developers of the proposed power station on the outskirts of Axbridge have lodged an appeal to seek to overturn Sedgemoor's decision to refuse permission.

Success in opposing new gas power station for Axbridge

Graham Godwin-Pearson has welcomed the Planning Committee's decision to block the construction of a power station on the outskirts of Axbridge, following impassioned interventions from Axbridge Town Council and himself.