More Than 1,600 Sites Under Review for New Housing in Somerset Monday, February 9, 2026 somerset housing localplan development planning helaa consultation phosphates infrastructure sustainability Somerset Council is actively reviewing over 1,600 potential sites for new housing developments as it works to establish a new Local Plan for the county. Since taking over planning responsibilities in April 2023, the council … Read More
No Final Decision Yet on Turning Former Chard Factory into NHS Health Hub Saturday, February 7, 2026 nhs chard healthcare housing somerset healthhub primarycare infrastructure community development Somerset health authorities have yet to decide whether the closed Oscar Mayer factory in Chard will be converted into a new NHS health hub. The factory, situated on A358 Furnham Road, closed in August 2021, resulting in 860 … Read More
Minehead Seafront Arcade Expansion Gains Approval After Planning Officer Oversight Saturday, February 7, 2026 minehead arkade planning expansion publictoilets somerset councillors community pinball development The expansion of Minehead’s popular Arkade arcade has received official approval for a second time, correcting a procedural error made by planning officers last year. Situated on Warren Road near Minehead’s heritage railway … Read More
Minehead Seafront Arcade Expansion Approved Again After Council Error Saturday, February 7, 2026 minehead arkade planning expansion publictoilets somerset arcade council pinball development Minehead’s popular seafront arcade, The Arkade, has won planning approval for expansion for the second time, correcting a previous administrative oversight. Located on Warren Road near Minehead’s heritage railway … Read More
Work Commences on 105 New Homes Near Bridgwater Secondary School Friday, February 6, 2026 housing bridgwater construction affordable development energy-efficiency lovell notaro somerset homes Construction has officially started on 105 new homes within walking distance of Haygrove School in Bridgwater. The Bristol-based developer Lovell Homes, in partnership with Notaro New Homes, is spearheading the second phase … Read More
Construction Begins on 105 New Homes Near Bridgwater Secondary School Friday, February 6, 2026 durleigh bridgwater housing affordable development sustainability lovell notaro somerset construction Construction has officially started on 105 new homes within walking distance of Haygrove School in Bridgwater, marking an important phase in the area’s housing expansion. The project, known as Durleigh View, represents … Read More