A former caravan park in West Wick is set to be redeveloped with 125 houses despite claims the access road is “totally unsuitable”.
Bloor Homes is committing extra funding to address concerns raised some 70 residents, including parking restrictions and improved links for cyclists.
The developer will soon get to work building 125 one-, two-, three and four-bedroom properties on West Acre Caravan Park, a 4.5-hectare site off Wolvershill Road.
Thirty per cent of the new homes will be affordable.
West Wick resident Alan Andrews said: "The letter said we had until September 23 to object. Why are you having this meeting on September 18?
"My main objection is the access road (Wolvershill Road) is totally unsuitable. I'm also dismayed at the large number of trees that have already been felled, particularly mature trees at the front. That will allow the entrance to be widened.
"It's blindingly obvious to anyone that the access should be on Scot Elm Drive. There would be no increase in pollution or accident risk for residents."
The meeting heard it was not unusual for applications to come to committee before the consultation window closes, and members have already visited the site.
The officer said since that visit Bloor Homes had mooted a package of improvements to address their concerns. These include parking restrictions and better links for cyclists.
Bloor Homes representative Claire Hamilton said the firm was boosting its contribution to pay for them, adding: “We’ve listened to the council.
"We’ve addressed those concerns.”
Councillor Bridget Petty said: "I'm impressed with the work Bloor Homes has done to create a positive environment to live in. There's a good use of landscaping. I'm impressed with the commitment to positive greening.
“I’m excited to see affordable housing being delivered - North Somerset is crying out for it.”
Cllr Terry Porter said: “The only issues were access and parking. The only option we have is to approve the application. If we turned it down, we’d be in a difficult situation.”
The committee voted to approve the application.
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