THE next phase of a major housing development in Weymouth involving up to 500 propertieshas been backed- despite more than 200 objections from residents.
Councillors have this morning approved proposals from Betterment Properties for further development at Curtis Fields off Chickerell Road.
Approval has previously been given for the first two phases comprising 180 houses and flats, offices and a shop.
It came after a legal battle which Weymouth and Portland Borough Council lost following a public inquiry.
The next phase is for a further 500 homes which would be built in phases on 19 hectares of green space further south, and west towards Lanehouse Rocks Road.
Land further south will continue to be managed as open space including much of the area previously registered as a Town Green.
More to follow.
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