Aldi Proposes Supermarket, Housing, and Nursing Home on Long-Vacant Somerset Factory Site Friday, May 8, 2026 aldi midsomernorton somerset redevelopment brownfield supermarket housing nursinghome planning regeneration Aldi is taking a significant step towards revitalising a long-abandoned industrial site in the heart of Midsomer Norton, Somerset. The former Welton Bibby & Baron paper bag factory, a once-thriving local employer that has … Read More
Aldi Proposes Supermarket, Housing, and Nursing Home on Long-Empty Somerset Factory Site Friday, May 8, 2026 aldi somerset midsomernorton redevelopment supermarket brownfield housing nursinghome localgovernment regeneration A deeply neglected industrial site at the heart of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, may soon see a vibrant new future. Aldi, the budget supermarket chain, has submitted a pre-application to Bath and North East Somerset Council to … Read More
Aldi Plans Supermarket, Housing, and Nursing Home on Long-Vacant Somerset Factory Site Friday, May 8, 2026 aldi midsomernorton somerset supermarket development brownfield regeneration housing nursinghome planning A long-abandoned industrial site at the heart of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, may soon see new life as Aldi submits plans to redevelop the space. The former Welton Bibby & Baron factory, once a key local employer and paper … Read More
Concerns Raised Over New Greenfield Housing Development in Midsomer Norton Wednesday, May 6, 2026 midsomernorton greenfield brownfield housing development infrastructure environment planning somerset taylorwimpey A new proposal to build 130 homes on greenfield land at the southern edge of Midsomer Norton has sparked concern among residents and local representatives. Developer Taylor Wimpey has submitted plans to Bath and North East … Read More
Future of Watchet Paper Mill Site Remains Uncertain a Decade After Closure Saturday, January 3, 2026 watchet papermill brownfield redevelopment socialhousing community housing sommerset planning bypass A decade after the closure of the historic Wansborough paper mill in Watchet, Somerset, the future of this once-thriving industrial site remains uncertain. Operating since 1652, the mill had long been a prominent producer of … Read More
Community Mobilizes to Protect Cherished Green Space from New Housing Development Tuesday, August 19, 2025 bridgwater greenspace development community planning environment brownfield housing infrastructure biodiversity Hundreds of residents in Bridgwater have come together to oppose plans to build new homes on a cherished green space at the town’s southern edge. The area has already seen considerable housing growth over the past decade with … Read More