Developers have put forward planning applications for almost 2,000 new homes on land potentially earmarked for housing development in the Keynsham area. Over the past year, several significant proposals have been submitted to …
North Somerset councillors have strongly criticised the government’s recent reforms to planning permission rules, describing them as “Stalinist” and an unwelcome centralisation of power. Despite already meeting most of the …
Following the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra in early 2024, there are renewed calls for increased investment in Somerset’s flood defenses, focusing especially on the installation of permanent pumps to manage water …
Housing developers in Somerset are being urged to contribute funding for the installation of permanent pumping stations to mitigate flooding risks across the county. This appeal comes from the Parrett Internal Drainage Board …
Housing developers throughout Somerset are warning of potential bankruptcy due to prolonged delays in planning decisions by Somerset Council, according to local councillor Mark Healey. Councillor Healey, representing the …
Housing developers throughout Somerset are reportedly nearing bankruptcy due to significant delays in planning decisions by Somerset Council, according to local Conservative councillor Mark Healey. Representing the Huntspill …
Residents of the Orchard Grove housing development in Taunton will have to wait until around 1,000 homes are built and occupied before local shops and community facilities become available. Orchard Grove, situated between …
Somerset Council faces a critical challenge as it tries to balance demands for increased GP funding with the need to deliver affordable housing. A councillor has cautioned that pushing developers for higher financial …
Somerset Council faces a critical balancing act between securing funding for GP surgeries and maintaining the viability of affordable housing projects, councillor Sarah Wakefield has cautioned. When new housing developments …
NHS leaders in Somerset are being called upon to apply greater pressure on housing developers to secure essential funding for Bridgwater’s overstretched health services. The town is undergoing substantial growth fueled by …
NHS leaders in Somerset face growing calls to press housing developers to provide adequate funding for Bridgwater’s overburdened health services. The town is undergoing rapid housing expansion fueled by the construction of …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched a six-week public consultation, inviting residents and stakeholders to share their views on how developers should contribute more significantly to community infrastructure. …
A consortium of developers, including Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Taylor Wimpey, and housing association LiveWest, is committed to completing the Orchard Grove housing development in Somerset’s county town. The project, which …
Weston-super-Mare, with its expansive golden beaches, convenient transport links, and vibrant cultural scene, has experienced a notable surge in its property market in recent years. The demand for housing in 2021 exceeded the …