The big news for Bromyard in the council's blueprint is the creation of a new 'gateway' to the town at Porthouse Farm.

It will come in the form of 87 homes, the design of which will have to be of a 'high standard', in keeping with the site's prime location.

The use of the land at Porthouse Farm will replace a previously favoured site at Lower Hardwick Lane, Bromyard, under the Unitary Develoment Plan.

A further 50 homes are planned for Bromyard at the former highways depot (30), land next to Ashfields (10) and at Tanyard in Pump Street (12).

On the business front, the Linton Trading Estate is to be expanded to the south, taking in land that incorporates an existing gipsy camp, which will be relocated.

Travel plans will be drawn up to encourage workers to use public transport, walk or cycle to the estate.