‘No confidence’ in Somerset Council’s planning decisions Wednesday, February 4, 2026 somerset planning development housing communities rural council scrapp infrastructure campaign Rural communities across Somerset are vocalizing a clear message: they have “no confidence” in the planning decisions made by Somerset Council. This widespread frustration culminated in the inaugural meeting of … Read More
Dozens of New Homes Proposed in Keynsham as Developer Opens Consultation Wednesday, February 4, 2026 keynsham housing development community affordable consultation regeneration planning sustainability expansion Keynsham is set to welcome up to 110 new homes, with nearly half designated as affordable housing, following the launch of a public consultation on a proposed development off Manor Road. Developer Taylor Wimpey has revealed … Read More
11 Affordable Homes Approved for Spaxton Village Near Bridgwater Tuesday, February 3, 2026 affordable housing spaxton bridgwater development planning community socialrent biodiversity council Eleven new affordable homes are set to be built in Spaxton, a small village near Bridgwater, after local councillors unanimously approved the development. Joint proposals from Aster Housing and Spaxton Community Land Trust, … Read More
28 New Homes Near Yeovil Finally Approved After Nine-Year Struggle Monday, February 2, 2026 tintinhull yeovil planning development housing phosphates viability affordable homes somerset After nearly a decade of delays and legal battles, plans for 28 new homes on Head Street in the village of Tintinhull, near Yeovil, have been approved by local councillors for the fourth time. Originally, Abbey Manor Homes … Read More
28 New Homes Near Yeovil Approved After Nine-Year Battle Monday, February 2, 2026 tintinhull yeovil housing planning development affordable phosphates somerset council supreme Plans for 28 new homes on Head Street in the village of Tintinhull, near Yeovil, have been approved by local councillors for the fourth time following a Supreme Court ruling, ending a nine-year struggle. Abbey Manor Homes … Read More
24 New Homes Proposed for Barton St David Village Near A37 Monday, February 2, 2026 bartonstdavid somerset housing development affordablehousing planning bluespruce community environment phosphates Up to 24 new homes could soon be built at the northern end of Barton St David, a small village in Somerset, pending approval of planning proposals. The development has been put forward by Blue Spruce Ltd., a developer based … Read More