Mac Mic Land has submitted and secured validation of an outline planning application on land between Locking and Elborough in North Somerset, marking an important step forward in the promotion of this strategic site.
The proposals relate to a 79‑acre landholding and provide for a residential‑led development of up to 415 homes, supported by green infrastructure, community facilities and sustainable transport measures.
The Site and Proposals
The outline application establishes the framework for the delivery of a comprehensive new neighbourhood, with key elements including:
- Up to 415 new homes, contributing towards local housing need
- A country park, public open space and children’s play areas
- A retail or community facility serving local day‑to‑day needs
- A mobility hub, promoting sustainable and integrated travel choices
- Allotments, supporting community wellbeing and local food growing
Green infrastructure and public open space form a central component of the proposals, shaping the overall layout of the development and providing long‑term environmental and recreational benefits for both existing and future residents.
Access and Movement
The proposed development would be accessed via new junctions on Banwell Road and Old Banwell Road, providing appropriate connectivity to the surrounding highway network.
The outline scheme places a strong emphasis on sustainable movement, with walking and cycling connections designed to integrate the site with surrounding settlements and services.
Planning Context
The site is proposed for allocation in the emerging North Somerset Local Plan and is being promoted in a context where the Council currently holds well under the required five‑year housing land supply.
The submission of the outline application enables the site to come forward in a planned and coordinated way, aligning housing delivery with supporting infrastructure and open space, and responding positively to national and local planning objectives.
Project Team and Progress
The submission and validation of the application reflect the combined efforts of Mac Mic Land’s South West team and its appointed consultants.
The application has been progressed by Mac Mic Land’s South West team, led by Richard Kelso, Regional Land Director, and Michael Gooch, Regional Head of Planning, whose commitment and hard work have been central to bringing the site forward, with Elliot Jones of Planning Potential coordinating the wider consultant team.
This represents the second planning application submitted and validated by the South West office in 2026, reflecting the continued momentum of Mac Mic Land’s strategic land portfolio in the region.