THE western edge of Upton is set to see almost 100 new houses built following the approval of plans.

Plans, put together by New Masterplanning on behalf of applicant Wyatt Homes, look to create a neighbourhood of 92 homes at Policeman’s Lane bordered by the A35 to the west and the new Frenches Green housing development to the north.

The development would provide “much needed” homes within Purbeck, the applicant said, with 40% of the homes – 37 – classed as affordable.

The plans will deliver six one-bed apartments, 17 two-bed apartments, 22 two-bed houses, 40 three-bed houses, five four-bed houses and two five-bed houses.

A potential wildlife habitat could also be created near the proposed attenuation pond to the southwest of the site.

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The site masterplan Picture: New Masterplanning/Wyatt Homes

Vehicular and pedestrian access will be created via a new junction to the north of the site that will connect the existing Frenches Green housing estate through Osprey Close which connects back to Policeman’s Lane.

A suitable alternative natural green space – the Frenches Farm Natural Greenspace – has already been created, which future residents will be able to access through Watery Lane.

The plans were approved on Monday, July 14.

Concerns were raised over the potential impact on local infrastructure – particularly schools – the impact on traffic, and suggestions that the access point would be inadequate.

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