Join the Movement to Protect Wrington

Wrington is under threat from large-scale development proposals that would change the character of the village forever. Over 400 new houses have been proposed across five sites, raising serious concerns about infrastructure, environmental impact and the long-term sustainability of our community.

Until recently, planning policy recognised that Wrington was not a suitable location for major new housing. However, changes in national policy have reversed this position, placing our village at risk.

Why This Matters

The proposed developments present significant challenges for Wrington:

• Increased traffic congestion; local roads are already under pressure and cannot accommodate the  additional volume of vehicles
• Strain on essential services; local schools, medical   facilities and utilities will struggle to meet demand
• Loss of green spaces and wildlife habitats; agricultural land and open countryside will be permanently lost
• Impact of Bristol Airport expansion; increased traffic, parking on green fields and greater noise pollution already affect the village

A History of Rejected Plans

These sites have previously been deemed unsuitable for development and have been refused in past planning applications. The reasons for these decisions remain valid today; they are not viable locations for large-scale housing and should not be reconsidered.

How to Have Your Say

Residents have an opportunity to influence the outcome of this consultation. The deadline to respond is 5pm on 21 March 2025.

Responses can be submitted in the following ways:

• By email: planning.policy@n-somerset.gov.uk
• By post: North Somerset Council, Planning Policy Team, Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ
• Online: North Somerset Local Plan Consultation (registration required to submit comments)

Community Information Sessions

North Somerset Council has not scheduled any drop-in sessions in Wrington. In response, Wrington Parish Council is hosting the following information events at the Memorial Hall:

• Tuesday 11 March; 3.00pm to 4.30pm
• Thursday 13 March; 5.00pm to 6.30pm
• Saturday 15 March; 3.00pm to 4.30pm

For further information, contact Wrington Parish Council:

• Telephone: 01934 863984
• Email: clerk_wrington@hotmail.com