Plans for 50 new homes in Crudwell and Hullavington have been scrapped by Wiltshire Council.

It will come as good news to campaigners and councillors in Crudwell who have been trying to stop development at Ridgeway Farm for more than two years as they say it would bring ‘adverse implications’ on infrastructure in the village.

Land at Ridgeway Farm, Crudwell and The Street, Hullavington, were both earmarked for new housing in the Wiltshire Site Allocations Plan.

The plan identifies housing sites throughout the county that will support the delivery of 42,000 homes in Wiltshire between 2006 and 2026.

Once adopted, it will be used alongside the Wiltshire Core Strategy when making planning decisions.

The plan was initially submitted to the Secretary of State in July 2018 for examination by an independent inspector.

Since then, public consultation has taken place on proposed changes to the plan, as well as an examination in public.

The inspector has concluded that, with his recommended changes, the plan can proceed to adoption.

The inspector has recommended the deletion of sites for 50 homes at Crudwell and 50 homes at Hullavington, as Neighbourhood Plans in these areas can provide for local housing needs.

Cabinet agreed to accept the inspector’s report, his conclusions and modifications to the plan, including changes to the policies map.

Cllr Toby Sturgis, cabinet member for spatial planning, said: “The Wiltshire Site Allocations Plan, which was approved by cabinet today, has been through extensive consultation with our communities and will enable us to deliver new housing in the most appropriate locations in Wiltshire, which is a government priority.

“The plan will now be considered by Full Council, and if approved its adoption will significantly help support the delivery of housing across Wiltshire and meet the future needs of our communities.”

Full Council will now consider the adoption of the plan on February 25.