Thousands of New Homes Planned in Green Belt Expansion Approved by North Somerset Council Monday, June 30, 2025 northsomerset greenbelt housing development planning bristol localplan infrastructure government environment North Somerset Council has approved plans that could see thousands of new homes built on green belt land, marking a significant expansion of housing in the area around Bristol. Despite a strong desire to preserve the green … Read More
Staplegrove Road Widening to Unlock 1,600 New Homes in Taunton Friday, June 27, 2025 taunton staplegrove housing infrastructure roadworks development planning construction somerset bloorhomes Staplegrove Road, a key route in Taunton, is set for significant widening to enable the development of over 1,600 new homes as part of the Staplegrove urban extension. This major project will deliver 1,628 homes, employment … Read More
Revised Plans Submitted for 180 Homes on Prime Somerset Field Wednesday, June 25, 2025 somerset housing development planning midsomernorton persimmon sustainability affordable infrastructure localplan Persimmon Homes Wessex has submitted revised plans for 180 new homes on a highly regarded site near Midsomer Norton, described by Councillor Philip Ham as “one of the best fields in Somerset.” The site, located on … Read More
No Funding Allocated to Repair Walking and Cycling 'Missing Links' on Busy Somerset Road Wednesday, June 25, 2025 somerset bridgwater cycling walking infrastructure a39 housing development activetravel lcwip Somerset Council has yet to allocate any funding to address critical pedestrian and cycling ‘missing links’ along one of its busiest roads, the A39 Quantock Road in Bridgwater. This issue comes amidst significant … Read More
Town Near Somerset Border to Gain 365 New Homes in Major Expansion Monday, June 23, 2025 housing development westbury persimmon wiltshire affordable biodiversity planning community expansion Plans have been submitted for a significant housing development of up to 365 new homes on a 54-acre site between Westbury and Dilton Marsh. Persimmon Homes Wessex aims to build the new community on land off Mane Way, just … Read More
Former Somerset Primary School Site Set for Affordable Housing Development Monday, June 23, 2025 affordablehousing somerset somerton brownfield socialrent planning development community environmentalprotection housingassociation Plans to transform a former Somerset primary school site into affordable housing have received unanimous approval from local councillors. The King Ina Church of England Academy, once spread across two locations in … Read More