‘Catastrophic’ Phosphates Crisis Continues to Impact Small Housing Developers in Somerset Monday, June 2, 2025 phosphates mitigation housing somerset development environment sustainability biodiversity planning construction Small house-builders across Somerset are still facing severe challenges due to the ongoing “catastrophic” phosphates crisis that has stalled new housing developments. Following a Dutch court ruling and Natural England’s legal … Read More
Key Bridgwater Road to Close for Two Months as Celebration Mile Construction Advances Tuesday, May 27, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile roadworks construction somerset towndeal churchstreet regeneration cycling infrastructure A major road closure is set to impact Bridgwater town centre for two months as construction of the town’s ambitious ‘Celebration Mile’ project progresses. This exciting new route will connect Bridgwater railway … Read More
Somerset Housing Estate in Uncertainty as Developer Enters Administration Monday, May 26, 2025 somerset minehead housing developer administration affordable exmoor construction section106 community The future of the Exmoor Gate housing development in Minehead hangs in the balance after its developer, Stratton Land Ltd., entered administration. The company, based in London with an office in Tiverton, had been building 69 … Read More
How Many of Minehead's New Council Houses Have Really Gone to Local Residents? Friday, May 23, 2025 minehead councilhousing somerset localconnection housingallocation rainbowway affordablehomes community socialhousing construction Somerset Council has confirmed that every individual housed in one of Minehead’s newly built council homes either lives in the town or has a proven strong connection to it. The council, alongside contractor Classic Builders, … Read More
Extra Care Apartments Approved for Burnham-on-Sea After Successful Appeal Friday, May 23, 2025 burnham-on-sea care planning appeal extracare development somerset retirement construction housing New extra care apartments are set to be built at Beaufort Park in Burnham-on-Sea following a successful appeal against previous planning refusals. Beaufort Park Ltd., a subsidiary of Agincare, initially sought permission in … Read More
Minehead’s Council Housing Project Nears Completion and Earns Award Nomination Tuesday, May 20, 2025 minehead councilhousing rainbowway somerset affordablehousing sustainability construction awards greenenergy michelmores Minehead is on the verge of a milestone as 54 new council homes on Rainbow Way approach completion, with the project earning a prestigious nomination at this year’s Michelmores Property Awards. Somerset Council, in … Read More