Campaigners against the development of more than 750 homes at Vearse Farm on the edge of Bridport are urging residents to respond to the plans.

ADVEARSE has welcomed the developers' commitment to affordable housing at Foundry Lea and is pleased they are gaining feedback from residents.

Bridport Town Council announced last week it would be holding exhibitions on the recently named Foundry Lea development and there will be information boards in Eype church from Monday, August 16.

More information can also be found at foundrylea.co.uk

A spokesman for ADVEARSE said: "ADVEARSE welcomes the publication by the developers of the housing on the Vearse Farm site - Barratt and Vistry - of their plans for the housing part of the development. We also welcome the fact that they have encouraged feedback from the general public. We appreciate that Covid has made it more difficult for the two companies to organise public engagement.

"We would urge local residents to take the opportunity to look at the displays in town and to study the Foundry Lea website. Above all, we would encourage people to respond. It is vital that the local community takes the opportunity to gain maximum benefit from this major development. This is the time to make your views and suggestions to the developers."

Residents can also share their concerns and views on the ADVEARSE website at advearse.org.uk

Members of ADVEARSE have had two meetings with representatives from Barrett and Vistry.

The spokesman added: "We are, for instance, pleased that a strong commitment has been made to providing affordable housing. We are planning further meetings with Barratt and Vistry and can take up any general concerns or proposals.

"ADVEARSE is monitoring the progress of the development to ensure that the conditions of the outline planning permission and S106 agreement are met. With that in mind, we look forward to seeing the detailed plans for all the other facilities such as the local centre and school for which Barratt and Vistry are not responsible."

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