Taunton is set to welcome up to 60 new jobs with the upcoming opening of Sherwell Manor, a brand-new 66-bed care home located on the Killams Park estate. This development is part of a wider housing project by Summerfield …
Plans to construct hundreds of homes on the southern edge of Bath have resurfaced after being blocked two years ago by local authorities. The Hignett Family Trust, alongside Welbeck Land, has submitted a fresh planning …
Plans to construct a battery energy storage facility adjacent to a Somerset travellers’ site have been refused by local council officials citing road safety issues. Enray Power Ltd submitted an application in April 2025 to …
A housing development on Portfield Street in Langport, Somerset, has been approved for a second time—this time without any funding allocated for local schools. Developer Roger Burton initially pledged over £184,000 for Huish …
A new housing development in Langport, a Somerset market town, has been approved for the second time, yet it will contribute no funding to local schools. Developer Roger Burton proposed building 22 new homes on Portfield …
Somerset Council is facing mounting criticism from local councillors over ongoing delays in delivering the Chard eastern relief road (ERR), a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and supporting new housing developments …
Somerset Council is under increasing pressure from local councillors who warn the authority risks “setting itself up for a fall” due to repeated delays in delivering the Chard eastern relief road (ERR). This long-awaited road …
The term “affordable housing” is frequently used by housing developers and local councillors, but what does it truly mean? Just like how certain titles or phrases can sometimes be used sarcastically or misleadingly, …
The phrase “affordable housing” is frequently mentioned by housing developers and local councillors, but its true meaning often sparks confusion and skepticism. While some may use the term sarcastically, its significance in …
The term NIMBY—Not In My Backyard—often carries a negative connotation, describing those who resist large-scale changes in their communities despite recognizing their necessity. While many towns struggle with opposition to …
A decision on the proposed development of 56 new homes near King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerton has been postponed by Somerset Council’s planning committee south. Bloor Homes South West, currently constructing the …
A planned expansion of the Somerton Mead housing development, proposing 56 new homes adjacent to King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerset, has been delayed by the local planning committee. The development by Bloor Homes …
The final affordable homes at the prominent Killams Park housing estate in Taunton have officially been handed over, making them available to local residents. Developed by Taunton-based Summerfield Homes, the estate comprises …
The long-anticipated redevelopment of Taunton’s former gasworks site is finally moving forward following a decisive ruling by the Planning Inspectorate. The brownfield site, located near the River Tone and bordered by …
Progress on Chard’s long-anticipated eastern relief road (ERR) took a significant step forward following the approval of plans for 67 new homes. The proposed development, submitted by Mr. R. and Mrs. C. Blackburn in December …