Decision on 1,700-Home Frome Development Expected by Easter Saturday, February 21, 2026 frome housing development planning selwood community infrastructure easter2026 affordablehousing publicinquiry The long-anticipated fate of the Selwood Garden Community, a proposed development of 1,700 new homes in Frome, is set to be decided around Easter. The Planning Inspectorate has confirmed that the final verdict will be … Read More
Fewer Children to Attend Bridgwater Primary School Due to Delayed Housing Developments Saturday, February 21, 2026 bridgwater education housing primaryschool somerset admissions development birthrate infrastructure planning Bridgwater’s Hamp Infants and Nursery School will see fewer new pupils enrolling this September, a consequence of postponed housing developments and declining birth rates across Somerset, according to a Somerset Council … Read More
Initial Plans Approved for New Solar Farm Near Somerset Sports Fields Thursday, February 19, 2026 solar somerset renewable energy biodiversity planning development village landscape sustainability Plans for a major solar farm near the sports fields in a growing Somerset village have received initial approval, paving the way for detailed proposals to move ahead. ILOS New Energy UK Ltd., a London-based developer, … Read More
Massive Data Centre Larger Than 180 Football Pitches Planned Near M5 in Bridgwater Thursday, February 19, 2026 datacentre bridgwater somerset infrastructure development flooding solarfarm construction technology digital A vast new data centre, spanning an area larger than 180 football pitches, could soon be constructed near the M5 motorway in Bridgwater. Express Distribution Park Ltd, a local company, submitted preliminary plans on Christmas … Read More
Opening of New Bridgwater Council Houses Delayed Following Break-In and Theft Wednesday, February 18, 2026 bridgwater somerset councilhousing penleahouse construction theft delay flats socialrent development The completion and opening of a major council housing development in Bridgwater has been postponed due to a break-in at the construction site, Somerset Council has confirmed. The project, led by Homes in Somerset in … Read More
‘Out of Character’ Solar Farm Plan Sparks Concerns Over Somerset Tourism Monday, February 16, 2026 solar somerset renewableenergy planning tourism landscape agriculture environment greenenergy development A proposed solar farm in Somerset has drawn strong opposition from Somerset Council and local groups, who warn that the project is “wholly out of character” with the area and could deter tourists from visiting. Greentech … Read More