Controversial Somerset Homes Plan Approved Thursday, May 9, 2024 somerset homes plan approval development curo housing committee council proposal Revised plans for the construction of nearly 60 new homes in a Somerset town have been given the green light by local council members. Curo, the housing association, initially submitted plans in August 2022 for 60 new homes, … Read More
Taunton's £11m Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation Welcomes First Tenants Tuesday, April 30, 2024 taunton innovation somerset digital business development funding facility regeneration tenants After several years of planning and construction, the Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI) in Taunton is set to welcome its first tenants within weeks. The Somerset County Council initiated the £11m project in … Read More
New Somerset Planning Applications Highlight Diverse Development Projects Sunday, April 28, 2024 somerset planning application development industrial commercial housing upgrades council committees Numerous planning applications have been submitted in Somerset, showcasing a range of potential developments including industrial units at a sawmill, commercial spaces near housing developments, and upgrades to a cheese … Read More
Victory: Village Resists 40-Year Developer Battle over Farleigh Fields Sunday, April 21, 2024 victory development farleigh fields backwell north somerset planning resistance affordable housing eco-conscious flood risks After four decades of resistance, developers have finally secured approval to build 90 homes on the picturesque Farleigh Fields in Backwell, North Somerset. The long-awaited permission was granted by planning officers at … Read More
Bath Ballroom Showdown: Defeat for Major Housing Plans Sunday, April 14, 2024 bath housing development campaigners council planning community environment controversy heritage In a dramatic decision, the Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee voted to refuse planning permission for a controversial housing development in the fields on the southern edge of the city. The proposed … Read More
Enhanced Access to Beloved Nature Reserve in Somerset Town Thursday, March 14, 2024 somerset nature reserve development homes access persimmon improvement expansion phosphate Residents of a small Somerset town are set to benefit from improved access to a cherished local nature reserve with the development of up to 360 new homes nearby. Herne Hill, a local nature reserve in Ilminster, serves as a … Read More