Residents Rally Against Housing Scheme Threatening Batheaston’s Historic Character Thursday, August 14, 2025 batheaston conservation housing brutalism development heritage planning architecture cotswolds villagers Residents of Batheaston are mounting a strong opposition to a recently approved housing development that threatens the village’s historic gateway. Despite over 120 objections and advice from the conservation department … Read More
Residents Rally Against Controversial Housing Development in Historic Batheaston Village Thursday, August 14, 2025 batheaston housing conservation heritage brutalism development community architecture planning campaign Residents of Batheaston are mounting a strong opposition to a new housing development approved by the council, which involves demolishing the 1960s Roman Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd to make way for four modern … Read More
How Castle Cary is Transforming: A Look at Its Past, Present, and Future Thursday, August 14, 2025 castlecary somerset housing development localplan community infrastructure affordability planning growth Over the past decade, Somerset’s towns and villages have seen significant transformations, and Castle Cary is no exception. As the county anticipates a new Local Plan, the prospect of more housing developments looms large for … Read More
How Castle Cary is Growing: Past Changes and Future Prospects for Somerset’s Characterful Town Thursday, August 14, 2025 castlecary somerset housing development localplan community planning infrastructure affordablehousing environment Over the past decade, Somerset’s towns and villages have undergone significant transformations. With a new Local Plan forthcoming, the prospect of additional housing developments looms large across the county’s communities. … Read More
Ilminster Housing Plan Moves Forward with Hedgerow Removal and Biodiversity Gains Wednesday, August 13, 2025 ilminster housing development hedgerows biodiversity access phosphates infrastructure persimmon ecology Revised plans for a major housing development in Ilminster are set to be submitted this autumn, following Persimmon Homes South West’s approval to remove sections of nearby hedgerows to facilitate site access. The … Read More
Controversy Erupts Over Proposed Housing Development on Packsaddle Fields in Frome Wednesday, August 13, 2025 packsaddle frome somerset development housing planning greenspace community inquiry livewest Legal battles have intensified at a public inquiry concerning plans to build new homes on Packsaddle Fields, a cherished green area on the northern edge of Frome, Somerset. This land has been held in public ownership since … Read More