In the developer's own words
What the developer's own summary says
The company promoting EXMO20, 3West, published a short summary of a meeting it held with town and parish council representatives on 1 June 2026. It is the developer's own account of that meeting, not official minutes — but in it the developer records the strength of local opposition and the main concerns raised. Every quote below is taken word for word from that document, and you can read it in full on the developer's own website. The headings, and the comments marked “Our view”, are ours.
The developer records “strong opposition”
The facts. In its own summary of the 1 June 2026 meeting, 3West records that there was strong opposition to development on the site, while noting that some participants acknowledged a need for homes.
Our view. The strength of local feeling is not something only objectors report. The developer itself has put it in writing.
What the document says:
There was strong opposition to development on the site although some participants acknowledged the need for homes and the opportunity to balance residential development with the delivery of infrastructure and other community benefits.3West, “Parish council meeting – summary”, 1 June 2026 · read the document ▶
Transport, sewerage and infrastructure were “the dominant concerns”
The facts. The same summary records that transport, sewerage capacity and other infrastructure were the dominant concerns raised, with significant scepticism about existing provision and future delivery — including considerable scepticism towards South West Water over sewerage capacity.
Our view. These are the same infrastructure questions set out in the case against EXMO20. Here they are recorded by the developer's own project team.
What the document says:
Transport, sewerage capacity and other infrastructure were the dominant concerns, with significant scepticism expressed about existing provision and future delivery.3West, “Parish council meeting – summary”, 1 June 2026 · read the document ▶
A lengthy discussion took place on sewerage infrastructure and South West Water. Attendees expressed considerable scepticism towards the utility provider and concern about existing capacity.3West, “Parish council meeting – summary”, 1 June 2026 · read the document ▶
Air quality and the Pebblebed Heaths
The facts. On air quality, 3West's summary records that the sensitivity comes from vehicles and their potential impacts on the Pebblebed Heaths, and that detailed technical work is underway to demonstrate the relationship between that sensitivity and the proposed development.
Our view. This is the same air-quality impact on the Pebblebed Heaths that the council's own Habitats Regulations Assessment has not yet been able to rule out. The developer acknowledges the sensitivity; the work to address it had not, at the time of the meeting, been completed.
What the document says:
…the sensitivity was from vehicles and their potential impacts on the Pebblebed Heaths and that detailed technical work was underway to demonstrate the relationship between that sensitivity and the proposed development.3West, “Parish council meeting – summary”, 1 June 2026 · read the document ▶
The buffer zone
The facts. The summary records that concern was expressed about development within the proposed buffer zone. In response, the developer's project team is recorded as explaining that the buffer zone was designed to prevent residential development, and that some commercial or community uses were being explored within it.
Our view. A buffer zone intended to prevent development is, in our view, a poor place to explore new commercial or community uses. Readers can weigh the developer's own words for themselves.
What the document says:
Concern was expressed about development within the proposed buffer zone. The project team explained that the buffer zone was designed to prevent residential development so some carefully considered commercial/community uses were being explored.3West, “Parish council meeting – summary”, 1 June 2026 · read the document ▶
The quotes above are taken word for word from 3West's own document, “Parish council meeting – summary” (1 June 2026), published on exmo20.co.uk. It is the developer's own summary of a meeting it convened, not official minutes, and we link to the developer's own copy so you can read it in full. The headings and the comments marked “Our view” are ours; others may disagree with them. This page sets out the evidence; it isn't legal advice.