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
New Retirement Flats and Downsized Supermarket Planned for Somerset Coastal Town Wednesday, March 13, 2024 retirement flats supermarket downsizing coastal development somerset convenience council planning In a bid to downsize its operations and introduce retirement living options, the Co-operative Group Ltd. has partnered with McCarthy and Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd. to propose the development of 35 flats in a Somerset … Read More
Impact of 1,700 New Homes on Frome's Community Raises Concerns Tuesday, March 12, 2024 frome community development housing concerns impact residents environment planning objection Concerns have arisen in Frome over plans for the construction of over 1,700 new homes, with fears that the proposed development may have a detrimental impact on the local community and heighten the risk of flooding in the … Read More