Go-Ahead for Massive Solar Farm Spanning 40 Football Pitches Despite Concerns Monday, October 27, 2025 solar renewable wiltshire planning landscape community infrastructure biodiversity construction traffic A 13.5MW solar farm, covering an area equivalent to 40 football pitches, has been approved near Poulshot in Wiltshire, despite controversy surrounding its visual impact assessment. The development, proposed by Devizes Solar … Read More
Longleat Rangers Reveal Spectacular Wildlife Surge in Secret Survey Monday, October 27, 2025 longleat wildlife biodiversity dormice birds butterflies forest conservation ecology survey Longleat Forest has become an unexpected sanctuary for British wildlife, according to a recent secret survey conducted by dedicated Longleat Rangers. This hidden study uncovered remarkable increases in populations of tiny … Read More
Bath and North East Somerset May Enforce Stricter Environmental Rules for New Housing Developments Monday, October 27, 2025 biodiversity planning climate development environment sustainability housing bath bathnes localplan Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is poised to introduce some of the country’s most stringent environmental standards for new housing developments. Building on its pioneering stance in addressing the climate … Read More
Somerset to Welcome New Woodland as Part of England’s Forest Expansion Friday, October 10, 2025 forestry somerset devon woodland conservation climate environment treeplanting publicaccess biodiversity Forestry England has unveiled plans to plant two new woodlands in the South West, one in Somerset and another just across the border in Devon, as part of a nationwide effort to increase forest coverage. The first site, … Read More
Keynsham Town Centre to Undergo Major Transformation, Including Potential Pedestrianisation Friday, October 10, 2025 keynsham regeneration pedestrianisation highstreet community sustainability activetravel publicrealm urbanplanning biodiversity Plans to revitalize Keynsham town centre have received formal backing, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the community. The Keynsham Town Centre Regeneration Action Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy … Read More
New Housing Plans in Southwick Emphasize Green Spaces and Community Input Thursday, October 2, 2025 housing southwick wainhomes green spaces community affordablehousing biodiversity planning development consultation Wain Homes has unveiled updated plans for a new housing development off Blind Lane in Southwick, inviting public input ahead of submitting a formal planning application. The revisions come after a well-attended consultation … Read More