Duchy of Cornwall Proposes Over 600 New Homes with Affordable Housing in Somerset Sunday, January 4, 2026 duchy cornwall somerset housing development phosphate environment affordable planning infrastructure The Duchy of Cornwall, in partnership with housing developer C G Fry and Son Ltd, has submitted ambitious plans to build 620 new homes on the Mid Somerset Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The development will also … Read More
Government ‘Forced Our Hand’ to Build on Greenbelt, Says North Somerset Council Friday, January 2, 2026 greenbelt housing development northsomerset government planning sustainability affordable housingtarget transport North Somerset Council has revealed that the government’s increased housing targets have compelled them to allocate land within the Bristol green belt for new housing developments. The council’s draft local plan proposes … Read More
£5m Investment to Provide Affordable Housing for Older Adults Sunday, December 14, 2025 almshouses housing pensioners charity affordable bath investment community elderly refurbishment St John’s Foundation, a charitable institution with over 850 years of service, is tackling the housing crisis head-on by committing £5 million to develop and upgrade affordable homes for older adults. This substantial … Read More
£5 Million Boost for Affordable Housing for Older Adults Sunday, December 14, 2025 housing almshouses charity elderly affordable community bath pensions refurbishment investment In response to the escalating housing crisis, St John’s Foundation—a charity with over 850 years of community service—announces a major £5 million investment dedicated to building and upgrading affordable housing for older … Read More
Public Inquiry Set to Decide Fate of 20 New Homes in Beckington, Somerset Friday, December 12, 2025 beckington somerset housing planning development inquiry affordable infrastructure environment redrow A public inquiry is scheduled for March 3, 2026, to decide whether 20 new homes can be built at the northern edge of Beckington, a small village in Somerset. The proposed development, a joint application by Cotswold Homes and … Read More
Public Inquiry Scheduled to Decide Future of 20 Proposed Homes in Beckington, Somerset Friday, December 12, 2025 beckington somerset planning development housing inquiry affordable infrastructure environment redrow A public inquiry is set to take place in early 2026 to determine whether 20 new homes can be constructed on land south of Great Dunns Close in Beckington, a small village in Somerset located between Frome and Bath. The … Read More