Over 9,300 New Homes in Somerset May Be Approved by Central Government, Bypassing Local Authorities Monday, January 26, 2026 somerset housing planning government development legislation mhclg infrastructure homes environmental More than 9,300 new homes across Somerset could be approved directly by central government rather than local authorities, following the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Act, which received royal assent in … Read More
500-Bed Staff Campus Planned Near Somerset Crematorium for Agratas Gigafactory Sunday, January 25, 2026 agratas somersett gigafactory housing workforce construction planning development economy modular A new 500-bed housing campus is planned near Sedgemoor Crematorium, close to Somerset’s burgeoning £4 billion Agratas gigafactory site. The facility aims to ease housing pressure on nearby towns and villages by providing … Read More
Nearly 100 New Homes Proposed in Ilminster’s Major Housing Development Saturday, January 24, 2026 ilminster housing development persimmon somerset council affordable planning cycle lifestyle A major new housing development in Ilminster could see nearly 100 new homes built in its initial phase, marking the first step toward delivering up to 360 homes in total. Persimmon Homes South West has obtained outline … Read More
Nearly 100 New Homes Planned in Ilminster’s Major Canal Way Development Saturday, January 24, 2026 ilminster housing development persimmon planning affordable infrastructure cycleway greenspace somerset Ilminster is set to see nearly 100 new homes as part of the initial phase of a substantial housing project south of Canal Way. Persimmon Homes South West has received outline planning permission from Somerset Council to build … Read More
Nearly 100 New Homes Planned as First Phase of Major Ilminster Development Saturday, January 24, 2026 ilminster housing development persimmon sustainable planning affordable cycleway greenspace somerset Ilminster is set to see significant growth with the proposed first phase of a major housing development offering nearly 100 new homes. Persimmon Homes South West has secured outline planning permission from Somerset Council … Read More
Revised Plans for 49 Homes Near Castle Cary Railway Station in Somerset Saturday, January 24, 2026 housing development castlecary somerset backhouse railway planning environment biodiversity affordablehousing Nearly 50 new homes are set to be constructed near one of Somerset’s busiest railway stations, pending approval of revised planning proposals. Castle Cary, a town that has experienced notable residential growth over the past … Read More