Nearly 2,700 new homes on 11 major development sites across Somerset are currently unable to move forward due to unresolved legal issues. Each approved housing project requires a signed Section 106 agreement—a legal contract between Somerset Council, developers, and landowners—before any construction can begin.
Somerset Council recently published a list of developments stalled because these agreements have yet to be finalized. Delays stem from challenges such as land ownership disputes, incomplete documentation, and staff shortages within the council’s legal teams.
The report highlights that 2,694 homes across Somerset are in limbo, with some projects facing delays exceeding one year. This update was released alongside other housing development information ahead of the council’s strategic planning committee meeting in Taunton on January 22.
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It’s important to note this list includes only approved projects awaiting Section 106 agreements, excluding those still under consultation with statutory bodies, local authorities, and the public.