https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/brabazon/Recent content in brabazon on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/westerleigh-woodspring-and-hicks-gate-five-mega-developments-poised-to-transform-our-region/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/westerleigh-woodspring-and-hicks-gate-five-mega-developments-poised-to-transform-our-region/South Gloucestershire and North Somerset are on the brink of a historic transformation as five major new towns are set to emerge across the region. Inspired by the government’s renewed push to “get Britain building,” these expansive developments promise to redefine the rural landscapes bordering Bristol, creating self-sufficient communities designed for modern living. This sweeping change is driven by two key factors. First, all local authorities have nearly finalized their decadal Local Plans, determining where development is permissible.