Over 1,200 Bridgwater Residents Unite to Oppose New Housing Development Plans Wednesday, January 21, 2026 bridgwater housing development somerset greenspace community petition planning affordablehousing floodprevention More than 1,200 residents of Bridgwater have voiced strong opposition to the proposed construction of 220 new homes in the southwest corner of the town. Bloor Homes South West first revealed plans in July 2025 to build up to … Read More
Over 1,200 Bridgwater Residents Rally Against 220-Home Development Plan Wednesday, January 21, 2026 bridgwater housing development greenspace petition somerset bloorhomes affordablehousing floodprevention community More than 1,200 residents of Bridgwater have voiced strong opposition to proposed plans for a new housing development comprising 220 homes on the town’s south-western edge. Bloor Homes South West first unveiled intentions in … Read More
Criticism Mounts Over 'Piecemeal' Approach to Somerset Planning Tuesday, January 20, 2026 somerset planning infrastructure traffic development transport congestion junctions urbanplanning localgovernment Somerset’s planning strategy has come under intense scrutiny, with experts and local stakeholders criticizing what they describe as a ‘piecemeal’ approach. The concern centers around the impact this fragmented … Read More
'Piecemeal' Approach to Somerset Planning Sparks Criticism Tuesday, January 20, 2026 somerset planning infrastructure transport traffic congestion development junctions strategy criticism Somerset’s current planning strategy has drawn sharp criticism from local residents and transport experts, who warn that a fragmented or ‘piecemeal’ approach could place significant strain on several major … Read More
No plans for street lighting on key pedestrian path at Taunton’s Orchard Grove development Tuesday, January 20, 2026 orchardgrove taunton pedestriansafety streetlighting ecology development walking cycling wildlifeprotection urbanplanning Developers overseeing Taunton’s largest housing project, Orchard Grove, have confirmed there are no plans to install street lighting along Lipe Hill Lane, a crucial pedestrian and cycling route within the development. The … Read More
Bridgwater Traffic Congestion to Worsen Without Coordinated Housing Development Strategy, Councillor Warns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater traffic development housing somerset congestion planning council infrastructure transport Bridgwater is facing escalating traffic congestion linked to ongoing and planned large-scale housing developments, a local councillor has cautioned. The town’s rapid growth, fuelled by significant projects such as the … Read More