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
New Somerset 2,000-Home Development Receives Significant Government Support Thursday, September 4, 2025 somerset orchardgrove newhomes housingdevelopment governmentsupport affordablehousing gardencommunity taunton homesengland urbanplanning The Somerset community development project, Orchard Grove, which plans to deliver 2,000 new homes, has received a major boost from the government. It has been selected as one of six key UK developments to join the New Homes … Read More
‘Once-in-a-generation’ Somerset 620 homes plan approved Tuesday, September 2, 2025 somerset sheptonmallet housing development planning affordablehousing community infrastructure regeneration localgovernment A landmark housing development set to deliver more than 600 new homes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, has received unanimous approval from local councillors. The project, described as “once-in-a-generation,” has been … Read More
200 New Homes Proposed Amid Concerns Over Housing Overload in Nailsea Monday, August 18, 2025 nailsea housing development planning northsomerset infrastructure affordablehousing greenbelt opposition council A proposal to build 200 new homes on the outskirts of Nailsea has sparked significant local concern, with many residents saying the town is already overwhelmed by recent housing developments. North Somerset Council’s planning … Read More