SOS
Save Oldford & Stonebridge
Independent information and local context about the proposed Oldford Hill housing development and its potential impacts on Oldford, Stonebridge, and nearby areas.
What’s being proposed
A new housing development has been proposed for land on Oldford Hill, close to the boundary between Oldford, Stonebridge, and surrounding rural areas.Based on publicly available information, the proposal includes a 360 new homes, with vehicle access expected to connect to existing local roads serving nearby communities.Official figures reveal that this will result in an additional 2500 vehicle journeys every day, many of which will impact our already busy roads and community infrastructure.The land developers are also proposing to modify road layouts in Stonebridge Drive, Beaconsfield Road, and Rodden Road:- Road-narrowing
- Removal of central lane markings
- Raised pavements across cul-de-sacs
- 20mph zones (with priority to cyclists)While some details are available, residents have noted that clear, accessible explanations of the scale of the development, its access arrangements, and its wider implications have not yet been easy to find in one place.
The land between Oldford and Stonebridge
Many Frome residents, particularly in Stonebridge, may not be aware of how close the proposed development site is to existing homes and neighbourhoods.The land involved is currently open farmland and forms part of the visible and accessible landscape between Oldford and Stonebridge.
▶ Video showing location, proximity to Stonebridge, and the surrounding landscape (coming soon)
📍Aerial view showing the location of the proposed development site relative to Oldford and Stonebridge
Why people are concerned
[These are the main issues residents have raised based on current publicly available information.]
Residents in Oldford, Stonebridge, and nearby areas have raised a number of questions about the potential impacts of the proposed development, in particular aspects relating to traffic levels, accessibility and road safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians - particularly at peak times and at known pinch points.These concerns are not about opposing new homes in principle. They relate to whether the scale of the development, its access arrangements, and its cumulative effects on local roads and infrastructure have been clearly explained and adequately assessed.There is also a concern about whether the proposed development will offer genuine social housing delivery.For many people, these issues are not theoretical. They affect daily routines, school runs, emergency access, and the general safety and liveability of local roads.Many have also noted that relevant information is currently spread across planning documents and technical reports, making it difficult to understand the full picture without specialist knowledge.
▶ Short video showing the location and surrounding roads (coming soon)
▶ Short video illustrating traffic routes, access points, and road constraints (coming soon)
Cumulative impact and wider context
Residents have also raised questions about how this proposal should be understood in the wider context of other housing developments in and around Frome.In particular, they have asked whether the combined impact of multiple developments on traffic, road safety, public services, and local infrastructure has been fully assessed, rather than each scheme being considered in isolation.People are seeking clearer explanations of how cumulative effects are evaluated within the planning process, how existing pressures are taken into account, and whether additional growth could place disproportionate strain on roads and services that already experience congestion at peak times.
Sources and transparency
The information shared on this site is drawn from publicly available planning documents, local authority material, and statements made in relation to the proposed Oldford Hill development.Where possible, original sources are referenced so residents can review them directly and form their own views.The intention is not to reinterpret or editorialise technical material, but to make it easier to find, understand, and place in a local context.
🔗 Links to source documents and official information will be added and updated as they become available.
Why local residents are speaking up
These are residents from Oldford, Stonebridge, and surrounding areas reflecting a range of local perspectives and concerns.
▶ Short video featuring local residents (coming soon)
What happens next
The proposed development will continue to move through the planning process, with further documentation, consultation stages, and formal decision points expected over time.Residents are keen to understand when key information will be released, how feedback can be submitted, and what opportunities exist to ask questions or raise concerns before decisions are made.This site aims to track publicly available updates, explain what each stage means in practical terms, and make it easier for people to stay informed as the process unfolds.
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