A local councillor accused developers of trying to “bypass the due diligence of the new Local Plan” in a response to one application. 200 homes in west Keynsham – PersimmonPersimmon submitted plans in December to build 200 homes on the very south west edge of Keynsham. You can view and comment on the plans here: https://app.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/planning/details.html?refval=25%2F04952%2FEOUT#details_Section105 homes in east Keynsham – Taylor WimpeyOn the other side of town, Taylor Wimpey submitted plans in March to build 105 homes on fields next to the Manor Road Community Wood. The planning application said: “While this is at an early stage, its potential future policy directions have been reviewed and taken into account where relevant.” It said that submitting the planning application now would allow it to be approved “as soon as possible.”