Public Access at Risk as Somerset’s Unique Packsaddle Fields Faces Legal Battle Friday, November 7, 2025 packsaddle somerset frome livewest planning development greenspace legalchallenge community footpath Packsaddle Fields, a cherished green space on Frome’s northern edge, may soon be closed off to the public as legal tensions mount over proposed development plans. Owned by the public since 1973 and initially intended … Read More
Plans for ‘Completely Inappropriate’ Homes on Glastonbury Car Park Refused Friday, November 7, 2025 glastonbury housing planning somerset carpark mendip aster residents affordable development Somerset Council has narrowly rejected proposals to build six new homes on a Glastonbury car park, labeling the plans “completely inappropriate.” The controversial development would have replaced much-needed parking spaces … Read More
Plans for Homes on Glastonbury Car Park Rejected Amid Concerns Over Parking Loss Friday, November 7, 2025 glastonbury housing parking somerset planning aster council development residents affordablehousing Somerset Council has narrowly rejected proposals to build six homes on the Norbins Road car park in Glastonbury, deeming the plans “completely inappropriate.” The decision came after months of debate and strong opposition … Read More
New Primary School in Chard Offers 'Incredible Opportunity' Amid Consultation Concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 chard education primaryschool holyroodacademy development consultation schoolplanning community housing somerset Building a new primary school in the heart of Chard represents an “incredible opportunity” to provide children with the best start in life, according to Holyrood Academy’s headteacher, Dave MacCormick. The school is set to be … Read More
Affordable Housing Drastically Reduced in Revised Plans for 323 Bridgwater Homes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 bridgwater housing affordablehomes planning development persimmon homes somerset council infrastructure Revised proposals for a major housing development south of the A39 Quantock Road in Bridgwater have seen a significant reduction in the number of affordable homes planned. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley, which received outline … Read More
Affordable Homes Cut in Revised Plans for Bridgwater Development Wednesday, November 5, 2025 bridgwater housing affordablehomes development persimmon planning somerset council transport education Revised plans for a major housing development in Bridgwater reveal a sharp reduction in affordable homes, sparking concerns among local councils and residents. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley originally won outline planning … Read More