Somerset House Prices Update: Rising Costs Across the County Monday, September 22, 2025 somerset houseprices propertymarket bath northsomerset ukhousing pricetrends london northeast affordablehousing House prices in Somerset are showing a mixed picture, with declines in Bath and North East Somerset but growth in other parts of the county. According to the Office for National Statistics, the average home in Bath and North … Read More
Somerset Council to Invest Nearly £3.4 Million in Temporary Housing for Families Friday, September 12, 2025 somerset housing temporaryaccommodation council families homelessness housingcrisis hra affordablehousing unitarycouncil Somerset Council has announced plans to spend nearly £3.4 million on acquiring new homes to provide temporary accommodation for families in need across the county. With over 12,000 people currently on Somerset’s housing … Read More
400 More Homes Proposed for Backwell Amidst Rapid Village Expansion Friday, September 12, 2025 backwell northsomerset housing development planning amenities community affordablehousing ecology infrastructure Backwell, a North Somerset village known for its scenic charm, is facing a significant increase in housing development. Rubix Land has announced plans to submit an outline planning application for up to 400 new homes on land … Read More
Controversy Over 130-Home Development in Paulton Village Sparks Strong Local Opposition Thursday, September 11, 2025 paulton housing development planning infrastructure community opposition affordablehousing greenfield northeastsomerset A proposal to build 130 new homes on a 3.7-hectare greenfield site on the west side of Paulton, a village in North East Somerset, has sparked significant opposition from locals who believe the community is already stretched … Read More
Major Approval for 2,500-Home Ashton Park Development on Somerset Border Wednesday, September 10, 2025 housing development trowbridge wiltshire ashtonpark affordablehousing infrastructure planning construction community Plans for a substantial 2,500-home development near Trowbridge, known as Ashton Park, have officially moved forward after legal approval completed the necessary agreements. Wiltshire Council’s strategic planning committee … Read More
New Bridgwater Flats Reserved for Local Residents Despite Rumours Sunday, September 7, 2025 bridgwater penleahouse socialhousing somerset affordablehousing homefinder localresidents flats housingdevelopment community The forthcoming Penlea House flats in Bridgwater will be allocated primarily to local residents, officials have confirmed, dispelling recent social media rumours suggesting otherwise. Homes in Somerset is nearing completion … Read More