Councillor Paul Crossley (Lib-Dem, Southdown), Leader of Council, said, "The Council welcomes this decision from the Government which gives the green light for the regeneration of Radstock to begin. I'm very pleased that Government Ministers have shown confidence in the project, both in respect of funding for the road network upgrade and the planning decision which has followed due process. It is now time to get on with the job of creating new homes, new jobs and new opportunities for the people of Radstock."
In writing to the Council, Planning Minister Nicholas Boles said, "The Government is committed to give more power to councils and communities to make their own decisions on planning issues, and believes planning decisions should be made at the local level wherever possible. In deciding whether to call in this application the Secretary of State has considered his policy on calling in planning applications. This policy gives examples of the types of issues which may lead him to conclude, in his opinion, that the application should be called in. The Secretary of State has decided, having regard to this policy, not to call in this application. He is content that it should be determined by the local planning authority."