The Duchy of Cornwall, in partnership with housing developer C G Fry and Son Ltd, has submitted ambitious plans to build 620 new homes on the Mid Somerset Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The development will also …
A major boost for housing in the Somerset village of Martock has come after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of proceeding with new developments without additional environmental mitigation. This ruling clears the way for 35 …
North Somerset Council has expressed frustration, stating that the government has effectively “forced our hand” by mandating increased housing targets that compel development on protected greenbelt land. The council’s latest …
North Somerset Council has successfully secured a refund from the supplier of thousands of red recycling bags that began to disintegrate shortly after being distributed to households. Following a successful trial in late …
North Somerset Council has successfully secured a refund from the supplier of thousands of red recycling bags that began falling apart shortly after distribution. Following a positive trial involving 6,000 households in late …
The Somerset Levels, a unique and striking landscape in southwest England, have been captured in astonishing detail through breathtaking drone footage. These aerial views reveal the vast expanse of flat, grassy wetlands …
Somerset Council has indicated it may not oppose an appeal seeking approval for 112 new homes on Taunton’s northern edge, after councillors acknowledged they would have approved the development if given more time to consider …
Somerset Council is considering not defending an appeal against the construction of 112 homes on Taunton’s northern edge, following a council vote indicating support for the development if given more time to evaluate the …
A new appeal has been lodged for the development of a campsite located between Taunton and the M5 motorway, as the Planning Inspectorate prepares to decide its fate in early 2026. Earlier in August 2023, Anthony Ormerod’s …
A decision is expected in early 2026 regarding the approval of a new campsite located between Taunton and the M5 motorway. The proposed development sits on Dipford Road in Trull parish, roughly halfway between the village …
The future of a proposed campsite near the M5 motorway between Taunton and Trull remains uncertain as the Planning Inspectorate prepares to decide on a new appeal slated for early next year. Anthony Ormerod initially sought …
Plans to establish a food and regenerative farming centre in Glastonbury have been formally terminated in the wake of the Life Factory scandal, which involved the mismanagement of nearly £3 million in public funds. Somerset …
Somerset Council has committed to spending nearly £2.2 million over the next four years to manage and protect the county’s trees, with a strong focus on combating the widespread threat of ash dieback. In accordance with the …
A public inquiry is set to take place in early 2026 to determine whether 20 new homes can be constructed on land south of Great Dunns Close in Beckington, a small village in Somerset located between Frome and Bath. The …
A public inquiry is scheduled for March 3, 2026, to decide whether 20 new homes can be built at the northern edge of Beckington, a small village in Somerset. The proposed development, a joint application by Cotswold Homes and …