Historic Dorset Brewery and Pigeon Stud Transformed into Affordable Homes for Locals Friday, October 24, 2025 dorset housing affordable development chickerell dorchester aster regeneration sharedownership community Two iconic Dorset landmarks have been revitalized to provide much-needed affordable housing for local residents, blending the region’s rich history with modern living. In Chickerell, the former Ponderosa UK Stud—a globally … Read More
Somerset Couple’s Plan for New Homes Near A38 Denied on Appeal Friday, October 24, 2025 somerset planning development flooding housing rural westhuntspill appeal a38 council A Somerset couple has faced a second refusal in their attempt to build new homes on a site near the A38 after an unsuccessful appeal. Mr. and Mrs. Marratty initially sought to develop eight houses on their property at 9 Main … Read More
Massive Solar Farm Proposal Moves Forward Near Malmesbury Wednesday, October 22, 2025 solar renewable wiltshire infrastructure planning opposition environment energy development government Plans to construct one of the UK’s largest solar farms in Wiltshire have progressed, with government inspectors officially accepting the proposal for further examination. Lime Down Solar Park Limited aims to build a … Read More
Inside the Historic Somerset Factory Being Transformed Into Something Special Wednesday, October 22, 2025 somerset glastonbury factory transformation heritage revitalization community development economy innovation A once-forgotten factory in Somerset is undergoing an extraordinary transformation, marking a significant milestone for the Glastonbury community. This ambitious redevelopment is the largest initiative under the Glastonbury … Read More
Somerset Village Faces Integration into Bristol Under Controversial Housing Plan Tuesday, October 21, 2025 whitchurch bristol greenbelt housing development localplan community campaign planning conservation Residents of Whitchurch Village, a Somerset community on the outskirts of Bristol, are set to gather this evening (Tuesday, October 21) for a public meeting to voice concerns about new housing plans that could effectively … Read More
Playing Fields at Holyrood Academy to Make Way for New Primary School in Chard Tuesday, October 21, 2025 chard education housing primaryschool development playingfields somersetcouncil infrastructure expansion community Somerset Council has confirmed that Holyrood Academy is “highly likely” to lose some of its playing fields to accommodate a new primary school in Chard. The decision comes as part of the extensive development … Read More