Plans for 175 Homes near Somerset 'Gigafactory' Scrapped Due to Time Constraints Friday, April 18, 2025 somerset gigafactory development housing planning construction affordable expansion council community A proposed housing project near Somerset’s new £4bn ‘gigafactory’ has been abandoned as the developer failed to commence construction within the stipulated timeframe. Wain Homes Severn Valley had obtained … Read More
New Gigafactory Substation in Somerset Faces Delay Until Late 2028 Thursday, April 17, 2025 somerset gigafactory substation power national grid construction development connectivity economy jobs Somerset’s much-anticipated £4bn ‘gigafactory’ is facing a delay in the operation of its new substation, with the facility not expected to be fully operational until the end of 2028. The initial phase of the … Read More
Battle for beloved Frome green space continues despite planning refusal Wednesday, April 16, 2025 frome green space development appeal community housing planning inquiry public preservation Packsaddle Fields, a treasured green space on the edge of Frome, is still facing the threat of development as a developer has lodged an appeal following the refusal of their plans. The land, under public ownership since 1973, … Read More
Somerset Council HQ C Block Sold for £1.7m for Key Worker Housing Monday, April 14, 2025 somerset council hq county hall nhs health workers housing development key worker Somerset Council has sold off part of its headquarters, C Block of County Hall, for £1.7m to be transformed into flats for local health professionals and other key workers. The move comes as the council re-evaluates its land … Read More
Radstock: A Town in Flux Saturday, April 12, 2025 radstock town community transformation parking changes lifestyle development residents challenges Radstock, a picturesque town nestled in a valley between Peasedown St John and Midsomer Norton, is undergoing a period of transformation. The idyllic setting and community spirit are juxtaposed against recent developments … Read More
Revitalizing Weston: Office Block to Aparthotel Friday, April 11, 2025 weston aparthotel revitalization development tourism accommodation redevelopment construction planning permission boyce group A dated office block in Weston-super-Mare is set to be transformed into a vibrant new aparthotel, as Bristol-based developers, the Boyce Group, receive planning permission to revamp the building located at the end of the High … Read More