Before and after images of proposed new homes in Wells after plans were described as 'very dull'

Images show the amended designs for more than 200 homes that will be built on Wells' western edge.

Persimmon Homes and Taylor Wimpey submitted joint plans for a total of 220 homes to be built near the city's leisure centre and rugby club, north of the A371.

Mendip District Council initially deferred a decision in July to give the developers more time to address the "very dull" designs.

Since July, comments from residents and the local authority have been taken into account and the developers have altered the designs accordlingly.

In addition to design alterations, other changes include the addition of traffic calming measures and the inclusion of bungalows to reduce the impact to existing residents.

Following the amended plans, the council's planning board granted permission for the homes to proceed.

The original design of the 220 homes off the A371

A spokesperson for Taylor Wimpey said: "Following feedback from the planning board, Taylor Wimpey opted to review the proposed dwelling types and materials to ensure that the proposals better reflected the local character.

"This included introducing simpler elevations and roof profiles on corner plots to create a dual aspect onto adjoining streets, thus creating a less fussy ridge line onto the A371.

"In addition to this; red brick, recon stone and slate were applied to the primary street scenes to further reinforce this continuation of the local vernacular.

Before (top) and after (bottom) designs of Taylor Wimpey homes (Image: Taylor Wimpey)

Persimonn Homes also took concerns raised by councillors and residents into account when making alterations to the designs.

A spokesperson for Persimmon Homes Severn Valley said: “We are pleased to have achieved reserved matters planning consent for this exciting new development in Wells.

"Persimmon Homes, working in conjunction with Taylor Wimpey, will deliver 220 much-needed homes, as well as associated infrastructure, landscaping and public open space.

“The application was deferred by the Mendip Planning Committee in July seeking further design changes.

"Whilst we believed the application was compliant with planning policies and was supported by officers, we recognised the comments from the councillors and have amended the scheme accordingly.

“In particular these changes have included traffic calming measures and a reduction in the impact to existing residents through inclusion of bungalows, amendments to side gables and changes in material along the site frontage.

An image showing some of the Persimmon house types (Image: Persimmon Homes)

“The changes have sought to resolve the comments raised by members of the public and councillors whilst keeping within the parameters of the outline planning consent.

“The development will bring much-needed homes to the area, including 40% affordable properties and a range of house sizes to suit all.

“This will create an attractive edge to Wells with extensive onsite public open space, landscaping and improvements to pedestrian accessibility across the site to the adjoining residential areas.

“Househunters looking to move to the area should keep an eye on our website for more information soon.”