A Bath and North East Somerset councillor has expressed apprehension that the village of Clutton risks becoming merely “somewhere people sleep, not somewhere they actually live their lives” amid forthcoming housing …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is proposing a significant shift in its planning approach by allocating a field in the small village of Haydon as a site for up to 140 new homes, despite having refused a planning …
A shopping centre once notorious for its desolate and empty atmosphere, often described as a ‘ghost town’, has undergone significant changes that have completely altered its appearance. Previously marked by shuttered stores …
Nestled within the historic city of Bath lies a village whose contributions were instrumental in shaping the Bath we recognise today. Although now a peaceful neighbourhood, this area witnessed a dynamic and, at times, …
New roadworks have started on a busy Somerset road only days after it reopened following extensive repairs to a sinkhole. The B3152 Station Road in Castle Cary, a crucial route connecting the town centre to the railway …
Plans to build approximately 150 homes near the A303 in Horton, Somerset, have been definitively rejected after the government chose not to call in the decision for further review. The land promoter, Gleeson Land, had …
Starting October 31, fewer major housing planning decisions in Somerset will be made by councillors in public meetings, following recent changes to UK planning law. These reforms form part of the Labour government’s …
The Government has unveiled new planning policy changes designed to increase the number of homes built near railway stations and provide additional safeguards for local pubs, as part of an effort to address the housing crisis …
Senior officials from Somerset Council have called on local residents to actively participate in shaping the county’s development by having their say on the new Local Plan. This plan will determine how land is allocated to …
Plans to build 73 new homes on the outskirts of a renowned Somerset beauty spot have been declined by local planning officers. The proposal, submitted by Rubix Land Ltd in early April, sought permission to construct the …
Plans are underway for a new McDonald’s drive-thru near the M5 motorway in Somerset, with the potential to create more than 120 new jobs for the local community if approved. The proposed site is located at Bridgwater Gateway, …
A small village in Somerset is set to expand with the addition of up to 38 new homes and a convenience store after local councillors approved revised plans. South West Strategic Developments initially proposed 46 homes and a …
Local councillors have approved plans for up to 38 new homes and a convenience store on the outskirts of Othery, a small village in Somerset. The development by South West Strategic Developments was initially proposed to …
Plans for new retail units, including a convenience store and potential takeaway, have been approved for a growing housing development near Taunton. The Oaks estate, located north of Dene Road in Cotford St. Luke, is set to …
A thriving new housing development near Taunton is set to benefit from new local shops, including a convenience store and other commercial units, following planning approval. Hallam Land Management initially secured outline …