Legal Delays Stall Nearly 2,700 Somerset Homes Across 11 Key Development Sites Saturday, January 31, 2026 somerset housing development section106 legal planning delays construction infrastructure council Nearly 2,700 homes planned across 11 significant development sites in Somerset are unable to proceed due to unresolved legal issues. Before any construction can begin, a Section 106 legal agreement must be signed by Somerset … Read More
11 Key Somerset Housing Developments Delayed by Legal Hurdles Saturday, January 31, 2026 somerset housing development legal delays planning construction council section106 landownership sport Nearly 2,700 new homes on 11 major development sites across Somerset are currently unable to move forward due to unresolved legal issues. Each approved housing project requires a signed Section 106 agreement—a legal contract … Read More
New Wetlands Planned to Support Major Somerset Housing Development Friday, January 30, 2026 wetlands somerset phosphates development environment crewkerne housing riverparrett biodiversity construction To ensure ongoing progress on one of Somerset’s largest housing developments, new wetlands are set to be created near the River Parrett. Taylor Wimpey Exeter is currently building the first phase of the Wool Gardens … Read More
Bridgwater’s ‘Misery Mile’ Roadworks Force Beloved Café and Art Space to Close Tuesday, January 27, 2026 bridgwater sl-ate roadworks celebrationmile businessclosure somerset community artspace localbusiness construction The ongoing roadworks on Bridgwater’s much-maligned ‘Misery Mile’ have been linked directly to the closure of SL-ATE, a unique café and art space beloved by locals. The combined café, designer fashion shop, and art gallery … Read More
Lifeline for South Somerset Carnival Clubs as New Sheds Get Approval Tuesday, January 27, 2026 southsomerset carnival sheds planning community ilminster culture construction storage countryside The future of South Somerset’s cherished carnival circuit is gaining renewed hope following the approval of plans for a new facility dedicated to the construction and storage of carnival carts. Spanning towns such as Chard, … Read More
Lifeline for South Somerset Carnival Clubs as New Construction Sheds Get Approval Tuesday, January 27, 2026 southsomerset carnival storage construction planning community culture council heritage somerset The future of South Somerset’s carnival scene is set to improve with the approval of plans for a new facility dedicated to constructing and storing carnival carts. This development offers a much-needed solution to the … Read More