Published: January 22, 2008
Burnham councillors call for house developer to create Foley cycle path

Burnham-On-Sea councillors gave the green light to 39 new homes near the controversial Frank Foley Parkway on Tuesday night (January 22nd) and, in an unexpected twist, called on the property developer to fund a new cycle path along the half-finished road.

Burnham-On-Sea.com reported last month how Swindon-based company Bloor Homes had applied for planning permission to build 39 dwellings and garages on land at Rosewood Farm off Ben Travers Way as part of the fourth phase of development at the site.

The proposals were considered by town councillors at Tuesday's meeting of the Burnham Planning Applications Committee - and were given the thumbs-up.

However, Chairman Peter Clayton said: "Whilst we are approving the plans, we would do want to request that the developer contributes funds towards the completion of the Frank Foley Parkway and introduces a cycle path at the very least."

Cllr Chris Williams added: "Even if Bloor cannot complete the Frank Foley Parkway itself, they should contribute to a cycle path - with suitable bollards to prevent vehicles using it - so at least cyclists can get through."

The scheme is set to be reviewed by Sedgemoor's Development Control Committee during the next few weeks.