Plans to Expand HMO on Busy Bridgwater Street Rejected Monday, April 20, 2026 hmo bridgwater overdevelopment planning housing somerset regeneration parking council development Local councillors have refused plans to expand a house of multiple occupation (HMO) on a busy residential street in Bridgwater. The application, submitted by Jotdale Properties in November 2025, sought to increase the … Read More
Somerset Town Transformed with Launch of New Car-Free Route Saturday, April 18, 2026 taunton somerset carfree pedestrian urban development sustainability transportation masterplan community sport Taunton, a historic town in Somerset, has taken a significant stride towards sustainable urban living with the opening of a new car-free route across the town center. This initiative is part of a comprehensive redevelopment … Read More
Somerset Town Transformed by New Car-Free Route Saturday, April 18, 2026 taunton somerset carfree urbanplanning pedestrian cycling transport development sustainability infrastructure Taunton, a historic town in Somerset, is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the introduction of a new car-free route that spans across the town center. This innovative pathway is a central feature of a broader … Read More
Travellers’ Site Proposal Between Bridgwater and Highbridge Denied Over Flood Risk Friday, April 17, 2026 travellers floodrisk somerset planning gypsysites appeal environmental inspection floodzone development Plans to establish a new travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been officially refused due to significant flood risk concerns. John Paul Dolan submitted an application in December 2024 seeking permission to … Read More
Travellers’ Site Between Bridgwater and Highbridge Rejected Over Flood Risk Concerns Friday, April 17, 2026 travellers floodrisk planning somerset sedgemoor bridgwater highbridge development appeal floodzone Plans to establish a new travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been officially halted due to significant flood risk concerns. John Paul Dolan submitted an application in December 2024 to develop two … Read More
900 'Much-Needed' Student Flats Approved for University of Bath Thursday, April 16, 2026 bath university accommodation students housing planning development campus council studenthousing Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved plans for 926 new student flats at the University of Bath’s Claverton Down campus, addressing the growing need for on-campus housing. University officials highlighted that the … Read More