CONTROVERSIAL plans to sell off a publicly owned field in Highbridge to make way for 110 homes look set to be given the green light, despite objections from local residents.
In February developer Coln Residential won outline planning permission to build 110 homes, a play area and a fitness trail on land between Lakeside and Isleport.
The proposals were met with more than 140 objections from residents on the grounds of loss of land, impact on wildlife and traffic and safety.
In February Sedgemoor District Council (SDC) launched a consultation to sell off the land for the development and the disposal of the land is due to be discussed at a meeting of SDC's Executive on June 24.
A planning officer for SDC has recommended the application for approval.
In March more than 700 people signed a petition launched by Highbridge resident Joy Russell to stop the council from selling the land to the developer.
Speaking in March Joy said she is opposed to the plans as she believes developing on the site would 'decimate' wildlife that lives there and she thinks the land should be shared with the community.
"This land is supposed to have been shared with the community and it has great potential to be so much more than just a park, it could easily be a wild natural open space where trees could be planted and our children could learn hands on how to re-wild and care for the planet," Joy said.
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