The petition is from people who wish to stop the over-development in Taunton Deane. They realise that some extra development is desirable, particularly of affordable housing, but the level of development envisaged is excessive.

The petition states:

The Petition of residents of the Taunton constituency and others,

Declares that the Petitioners are extremely concerned that the Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West requires the creation of 21,800 new homes in Taunton Deane within the next 20 years; and notes that the residents of Taunton Deane have had no recourse to decide on the suitability of the plan locally despite the significant impact such large scale development will have on living standards in the local area.

The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to reassess its commitment to the over development of Taunton Deane and bring forward a revised option which strikes a more appropriate balance between the need for greater affordable housing and the quality of life in Taunton Deane.

And the Petitioners remain, etc.

[P000381]