Plans for new Gloucester homes are set for approval

The plans have been recommended for approval

New plans to build 315 homes on a former Gloucester railway depot could get the go-ahead in December.

Eutopia Homes wants to develop three hectares (7.9 acres) of land in Great Western Road near Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Planning permission was approved for the site in February but an updated application has been submitted.

Gloucester City Council's planning committee will consider the scheme on 5 December.

The proposal includes for 315 residential units comprising a mix of 228 flats and 87 houses, the creation of a new vehicle access from Great Western Road, and associated landscaping and infrastructure.

But two residents are concerned it could increase traffic congestion along Great Western Road/Horton Road and will have an impact on parking.

"Many members of the day-centre reablement and respite service community at Headway House travel by road, either using mobility scooters, wheel-chair adapted vehicles, taxis or private cars and it being vital that attenders continue to have unimpeded access to Headway House via their small private car park," they commented on the application.

The Civic Trust also raised concerns and said it considers the terraced housing in the development "left something to be desired".

Lorna Henderson, director at Eutopia Homes, previously said Great Western Yard will help address the shortfall in housing in Gloucester.

"We are investing in Gloucester for the long term through the provision of new housing, as well as direct and indirect support for the local economy, including through the creation of construction jobs," she said.

Gloucester City Council officers have recommended granting planning permission.

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