Controversy over Plans for 750 New Homes Near M5 in Bridgwater Monday, May 5, 2025 bridgwater homes development proposal mp community infrastructure affordable housing viability controversy The proposal to construct 750 new homes on the outskirts of Bridgwater, adjacent to the M5, has sparked controversy and faced heavy criticism. Edward Ware (Bridgwater) Ltd. unveiled the plans in October 2023 for a significant … Read More
Gladman Developments Appeals Refusal for New Housing Development in Wells Thursday, May 1, 2025 gladman developments appeal wells housing development public inquiry planning inspectorate somerset council landscape community affordable housing environment planning officer Gladman Developments, the developer behind the proposed housing project near Wells, faces a pivotal public inquiry following the rejection of their plans for 78 new homes. The revised proposal, featuring a reduced housing … Read More
A Family's Life Changing Move Tuesday, April 8, 2025 alliance homes affordable housing housing crisis west of england impact family real-life milestone social rent shared ownership Alliance Homes has reached a significant milestone with 7,000 properties across the West of England. The achievement was celebrated with the story of one of its newest residents, showcasing the real-life impact of affordable … Read More
Former Nursing Home to Become Flats in Keynsham Tuesday, February 25, 2025 keynsham nursing home redevelopment flats planning permission brownfield site affordable housing council residential dilapidated The former Treetops care home in Keynsham, which has been left abandoned since its closure in 2018, is finally set for redevelopment after several failed attempts. The site on St Clements Road will be transformed into 36 … Read More
Developer Continues to Pursue Housing Plans in Somerset Village Saturday, May 4, 2024 somerset village homes appeal planning developer public inquiry affordable housing mendip district council A small Somerset village, Oakhill, may still see the construction of over 20 new homes as the Johnson Land Company (Bristol) Ltd. persists in their efforts to secure planning permission. After initial plans for 26 homes on … Read More
Victory: Village Resists 40-Year Developer Battle over Farleigh Fields Sunday, April 21, 2024 victory development farleigh fields backwell north somerset planning resistance affordable housing eco-conscious flood risks After four decades of resistance, developers have finally secured approval to build 90 homes on the picturesque Farleigh Fields in Backwell, North Somerset. The long-awaited permission was granted by planning officers at … Read More