A BID to build more than 60 new homes in Wootton Bassett has prompted concern the proposal is outside the area’s local plan.

Wainhomes wants to build 61 homes – 24 of them classed as affordable at Brynards Hill.

But Steve Bucknell, town councillor for Royal Wootton Bassett, has concerns about the new plans.

He said: “I can’t prejudge the application until I’ve seen all the paperwork attached to it, but I will need to be convinced about a few things and I have some serious concerns that will need to be addressed.

“My primary concern is, in terms of new housing, Wootton Bassett has already provided more than is required under current local plan policies.

“We’re reached our quota and therefore any new housing that comes to the town would have to be part of the next local plan and would have to be in a location which is very carefully considered.

“This is premature, or seems to be, because it’s leaping ahead of the local plan.”

A statement from the company says: “The proposed dwellings are a mix of one to four-bedroom properties, including the provision of the affordable homes, in accordance with planning policy.

“Vehicular access to the site is proposed to be taken from Woodshaw Meadows which is under construction.

“Pedestrian linkages would also be provided to the existing residential development and across to the country park towards the town centre.”

The planning application has been submitted to Wiltshire Council.

Wainhomes says a number of technical documents will be included in the application, including a noise assessment, transport assessment and an archaeological investigation.

The developer adds: “Being located adjacent to the settlement boundary of Royal Wootton Bassett, the site is well located in terms of accessibility to the town centre and schools.

“In particular, it is in close proximity to the Interface Business Park, which provides a range of employment opportunities.

“There is also a pub and a supermarket in close proximity to the site."

A Section 106 agreement was agreed by Wainhomes for a country park between Brynards Hill and the railway line.

Coun Bucknell said the park should have already been built and opened.