CROSSWAYS could see a further nine homes built on the edge of a planned 140 house ‘urban extension’ to the village.
Plans, put together by Pure Town Planning on behalf of applicant Lawsh One, have been submitted to Dorset Council which would see the demolition of Egdon House to the west of the village – with nine new houses proposed for the site.
The site for the proposed homes is next to agricultural land which has seen plans approved to build 140 houses as part of an ‘urban extension’ to Crossways, complete with a children’s play space and the creation of a ‘suitable alternative natural green space’.
The existing building Picture: Pure Town Planning
As part of the plans, the nine homes would consist of six semi-detached three bed houses and three detached four bed houses, with a new access created off Lewell Road.
The developer initially planned to build 13 homes on the site but has since reduced this to nine.
The plans would also see the creation of a “pleasant and safe” walking route between the site and Crossways.
“This statement has set out that the proposed development will provide nine high quality family homes in a sustainable location that is directly adjacent to the urban area of Crossways,” the application said.
Proposed site plan Picture: Pure Town Planning
“It sets out that the proposals will have an acceptable impact upon the character and appearance of the area, providing a unique low density high quality development that is sympathetic to the edge of settlement location of the site with a real sense of place to suit the needs of modern family life whilst providing high levels of amenity for future occupiers through a carful layout that results in an open green landscaped development.
“The proposed development results in an improvement in highway safety whilst providing a policy compliant level of parking.”
To view and comment on the plans, visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk and search planning reference P/FUL/2024/05618.
Once again, Crossways gets used as a dumping ground to help the council to meet its housing targets. There are hundreds of other villages that could take their share of new development and be extended, even slightly, but it always seems that we are the easy target for urbanisation for no other reason than the greed of landowners willing to sell.
Where are the extra infrastructure requirements to cope with this increase in population? Bigger schools? More shops and amenities? Better roads? Better medical facilities? Increased bus services?
Where is the outrage that prime agricultural land is to be given over to yet another poorly planned housing estate, with trees destroyed and wildspaces concreted over, while our historical heritage is once again smashed to pieces?
At this rate, the village will soon become a small town with no central hub, little local employment opportunities and all the social problems that this will bring.
Get a life. We NEED housing. This attitude is why we are short of housing. I should imagine you’ve lived in crossways for years. And paid next to nothing for your property. There is such a crisis people can’t get on the ladder any more. Stop being selfish!! Correct infrastructure is always looked at with planning. Crossways is a dump. Why not want to improve it! It needs it. Plus it has quick access to Weymouth & Dorchester with great train links. That is an ideal location and it has scope, huge scope for growth. Negatives like you are the problem. Cut it out.
The attitude of negative feedback is the problem this country has a housing crisis. Crossways is an ideal site for developing. You can’t stop change. This attitude, the housing crisis would get far worse. I’m sure the councils are aware of the correct amount of infrastructure required to support these builds. I’m glad this is going ahead. Reality is though we need far more! . Also, – it’s not greed!! Pathetic
Get over yourselves!
The house on the site is part of history , with a family living in the property , paying rent