‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Plans for 620 Somerset Homes Secure Second Approval Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset sheptonmallet housing development planning phosphates community infrastructure affordablehousing education Plans for a transformative development of 620 homes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, have gained local council approval for the second time. This large-scale project by C. G. Fry and Son, in partnership with the Duchy of Cornwall … Read More
Major Somerset Employer Plans Expansion Near A303 Thursday, January 8, 2026 jardox somerset wincanton a303 warehouse expansion jobs foodmanufacturing logistics development Jardox, a leading food manufacturing company in Somerset, is seeking approval to expand its existing operations near the A303. The proposal involves constructing a new warehouse on an agricultural field west of its current … Read More
Luke McCormick Commits Future to Yeovil Town with New Long-Term Contract Wednesday, January 7, 2026 yeovil mccormick rowley football contract glovers leadership academy development staunton sport Yeovil Town striker Luke McCormick has officially committed his future to the Glovers, signing a new long-term contract that will keep him at the club through to the summer of 2028. McCormick has been a standout performer … Read More
Brutalist Village Church Listed for Sale as Prime Development Opportunity Tuesday, January 6, 2026 brutalism church architecture development demolition village realestate planning heritage redevelopment A striking brutalist church located in a quaint village has been put up for sale, attracting attention as a promising development opportunity. This unique architectural landmark, characterized by its raw concrete forms and … Read More
Five Regeneration Projects Set to Transform Somerset in 2026 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 somerset regeneration bridgwater yeovil wellington levellingup towndeal infrastructure development culture The term ‘regeneration’ has carried significant weight in Somerset over the past decade, reflecting extensive efforts to revitalize the county’s towns and improve quality of life. Hundreds of millions of pounds in … Read More
95 New Affordable Homes Proposed Near Chard Monday, January 5, 2026 affordable housing chard livewest development planning selfbuild somerset education crossman Nearly 100 new affordable homes could soon be built near Chard, pending approval of updated plans. The Crossman Group secured outline permission in March 2024 to develop 95 homes along the B3167 Perry Street, situated on the … Read More