New Low-Cost Homes Approved at Bridgwater Gateway Despite Traffic Concerns Monday, June 29, 2026 bridgwater affordablehousing keepmoat planningapproval livewest northpetherton traffic development somerset construction Plans for additional low-cost homes within one of Bridgwater’s largest housing projects have been given the green light, marking a significant step forward in the development of the Bridgwater Gateway site near the M5. … Read More
Taunton and Wellington MP Accused of 'NIMBYism' in Heated Housing Debate Monday, June 29, 2026 nimby housing planning greenbelt development parliament conservation reform affordablehousing somerset During a contentious debate in the House of Commons, Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos was labeled a “NIMBY” by Housing Secretary Steve Reed. The term, short for “Not In My Back Yard,” is often used to … Read More
Decision Deferred on Controversial Plan for 150 Homes Near A303 in Somerset Friday, June 26, 2026 somerset housing planning development a303 horton affordable infrastructure council transport Somerset councillors have postponed a decision on the contentious proposal to build 150 homes in Horton, a small village near the A303. The plan, brought forward by Gleeson Land in June 2025, aims to develop land on Broadway … Read More
Decision Deferred on Controversial 150-Home Development Near A303 in Somerset Friday, June 26, 2026 somerset housing planning development a303 horton transport education infrastructure councils Somerset councillors have postponed a decision on a contentious planning application for approximately 150 new homes in Horton, a small village near the A303. The proposal, put forward by Gleeson Land in June 2025, aims to … Read More
Plans for 82 New Homes in Nailsea Ignite Concerns Over Housing Overload Thursday, June 25, 2026 nailsea housing development planning community affordable construction greenbelt overload residents Developers Taylor Wimpey have submitted plans to North Somerset Council to build 82 new homes on an 18-acre site at Youngwood Farm, located in the south-west corner of Nailsea. This proposal marks the third phase of the … Read More
Chairman Appointed to Lead £20m Bridgwater Regeneration Board Thursday, June 25, 2026 bridgwater regeneration community pride leadership investment somerset flooding football development sport A significant milestone has been reached in Bridgwater’s £20 million regeneration programme with the appointment of Sam Smith as chairman of the newly formed Pride in Place board. Bridgwater is the sole town within Somerset … Read More