WEST of England house builder Curo has submitted a detailed planning application to Bath & North East Somerset Council for around 54 new affordable homes.

The plans for land north of Lansdown Crescent marks the next step in proposals shaped by local community feedback. The parish council had earmarked the site in their local plan options for a potential capacity of 50 to 70 homes.

The site with an agricultural land classification is already allocated for housing in the council’s Local Plan. The application follows a public consultation held in late 2025 with residents and stakeholders invited to share their views at a community exhibition.

Francesca Topazio, head of affordable development at Curo, said: “We are grateful to the parish council and residents who took the time to share their views.

“Their feedback has played an important role in shaping these proposals, from how the public open space will be managed, to retaining valued features such as the viewing area.

“As the application moves forward, we remain committed to working positively with the Council and the community to deliver much-needed affordable homes while creating a green space that can be enjoyed by everyone in Timsbury.”

Bath & North East Somerset planners are required to identify sites for 27,000 homes to be built in the area by 2042.

The plans for the Timsbury site include a mix of one-to-four-bedroom homes for social rent and shared ownership, alongside around two acres of new public open space with walking paths, places to relax, and views of the surrounding landscape.

Community feedback highlighted the importance of carefully managing the open space for the long term.

In response, Curo has confirmed that ongoing maintenance will be secured through a Section 106 agreement, with clear responsibilities and funding arrangements in place to provide certainty for the future.

Residents also raised questions about access to the existing viewing point to the south of the site. The proposals retain this feature within the new open space, with plans for a formal viewing area and seating designed to create a more peaceful setting while continuing to offer long-distance views.

Other feedback has informed work on transport and road safety, housing mix, biodiversity enhancements, and ensuring the design reflects Timsbury’s rural character.

If approved, Curo says it will continue engaging with residents throughout the design and construction phases, including further opportunities to meet the project team ahead of works beginning.

To date the application has received 20 objections on the planning portal with one comment of support, and varying comments regarding the site alluding to the lack of traffic infrastructure, the lack of drainage on the site and the lack of GP provision for more houses in the area.

Other comments highlight the poor connectivity of Timsbury using the Department of Transport Connectivity Tool suggesting that the Government doubling of housing provision targets is behind the increase on houses previously considered suitable for the site.

The planning reference number on the B&NES planning portal is: 26/00210/FUL, and residents can continue to explore the proposals at curotimsbury.co.uk