Taunton residents are invited to celebrate the official opening of a brand-new civic square within the expansive Orchard Grove housing development. This milestone event, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, will offer free ice …
Residents of Taunton are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new civic square at the heart of the Orchard Grove development with a community event offering free ice creams for the first 100 attendees. The Orchard …
A once “minging” office block in central Taunton is set for transformation into 111 new flats designed specifically for NHS staff, following approval by the local planning committee. Somerset Council sold the C Block of …
A renewed effort is underway to redevelop the former Greencore factory site on Prestleigh Road in Evercreech, Somerset, nearly two years after the previous application was rejected on appeal. The factory closed in November …
Plans to extend a rural cycle route in Somerset have been unanimously approved by the local council, despite concerns raised by nearby farmers about construction impacts. Lovell Homes is developing its Station Fields site on …
Residents of Bridgwater, North Petherton, and nearby villages are invited to take an active role in shaping the future of Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park, a serene 42-hectare green space nestled close to junction 24 of …
Nestled near Junction 24 of the M5 motorway, the Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park serves as a flourishing green oasis between the newly developed Stockmoor and Wilstock neighborhoods on Bridgwater’s southern outskirts. …
The Selwood Garden Community (SGC), a sizeable new development planned on farmland at Frome’s southern edge, has been officially put up for sale. Situated between the B3090 Marston Lane and the busy A361, the site is set to …
The Southern edge of Frome is poised for significant transformation as the Selwood Garden Community (SGC) — a planned development of 1,700 new homes — has been officially put up for sale. The expansive site, currently …
A recent High Court ruling has confirmed that homes can be constructed in North Somerset’s flood-prone zones, sparking serious concerns among local authorities and residents. The case arose after North Somerset Council …
Plans for 15 additional affordable homes within the Bridgwater Gateway development have been approved, advancing one of the largest housing projects in the area. Originally granted permission in February 2024 for 361 homes by …
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. BoKlok …
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 describe those who …
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 …
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 …