Stuart Jones, who also lives on the estate, added: “Lakeside has one entry and exit point onto the busy A38 – it is narrow and has tight bends.
“Boklok has been trying to sell this site for a number of years. We request a reappraisal of the whole application based on the dangerous and severe traffic difficulties this development proposes.”
Boklok applied to Somerset Council to allow some work to begin onsite before a draining scheme was agreed, to speed up delivery of the new homes.
Despite concerns, the committee voted to approve the changes to the plans by eight votes to zero, with two abstentions.
The council said in a statement: “We are aware of residents’ concerns and have taken them very seriously throughout the planning permission process.
“As per our statutory obligation, we undertook a consultation process which encouraged people in the local community to comment on the planning application.
“Additionally, members of the public had the opportunity to attend and speak at the associated planning committee meetings, the minutes of which are available on our website.”
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