Application

Minehead

Permission to Expand Minehead Arcade Granted in Error

Somerset Council recently found itself in an awkward position after inadvertently granting planning permission to expand Minehead’s seafront arcade, The Arkade. Located on Warren Road near the town’s heritage railway station, …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Mistake

Shop Mistakenly Applies for License in Wrong Town

A convenience store in Backwell, North Somerset, encountered a minor setback when applying for an alcohol license. In a peculiar turn of events, the store mistakenly listed its address as being in Bakewell, Derbyshire, a town …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read

Bath

Historic Northumberland Place to Welcome New Cafe Bar

Located in the heart of Bath, Northumberland Place is a hidden gem bustling with bars and restaurants, nestled opposite the city’s Guildhall. A recent planning application has been submitted to Bath and North East Somerset …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Somerset

New Planning Proposals in Bath and Somerset

Planning proposals for new student accommodation in Bath, flats conversion above a vets in Weston-super-Mare, a new house in a Somerset village, and the rebuilding of a chimney on a Grade I listed building in Bath are …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Pharmacy

Residents Concerned Over Closure of Estate Pharmacy

The closure of the only pharmacy in one of the most deprived areas of the country could put lives at risk in Somerset if a new one does not open soon, it has been claimed. Boots plans to close its pharmacy on the Bournville …

By James Robinson · · 4 min read

Bath

Historic Bank in Bath Set to Become a Restaurant

The iconic “Old Bank” building in the heart of Bath is on the brink of being repurposed into a bustling restaurant. The former Natwest branch on the High Street has remained unoccupied ever since its closure six years ago. …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read