Plans for 18 ‘Cramped and Awkward’ Homes in Somerset Town Rejected by Inspectors Tuesday, November 4, 2025 housing somerset planning countryside development environment sheptonmallet inspection phosphate conservation Plans to build 18 homes described as “cramped and awkward” in the growing Somerset town of Shepton Mallet have been officially rejected by planning inspectors. The original proposal, submitted in May 2022 by … Read More
Somerset Village to Gain 30 New Homes After Council's Appeal Is Overturned Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset housing development planning affordablehousing keintonmandeville council inspectorate environment infrastructure A small village in Somerset is set to receive 30 new homes after a planning appeal by Galion Homes was approved by the Planning Inspectorate. The development, located north of Church Street in Keinton Mandeville near … Read More
‘School Streets’ Safety Plan Sparks Debate in Bath’s Primary Schools Monday, November 3, 2025 schoolstreets safety bath traffic children cycling environment council community education Starting in early 2026, children attending several primary schools in Bath could benefit from safer, healthier journeys thanks to the city’s introduction of its first “school streets.” Bath and North East Somerset Council is … Read More
Council Considers Dropping Legal Advice to Unlock Thousands of Homes in Somerset Saturday, November 1, 2025 somerset housing phosphates development environment planning wessexwater naturalengland mitigation legaadvice Somerset Council is exploring the possibility of disregarding long-standing legal advice linked to phosphate regulations, which has delayed approximately 12,000 new homes across the county. This move comes as efforts to … Read More
Somerset Housing Plans Threaten Local Farms and Community Needs, Say Campaigners Thursday, October 30, 2025 somerset watchet development farms housing affordable planning community environment council Plans to build 230 new homes and commercial space on Parsonage Farm near Watchet in Somerset have sparked strong opposition from local residents and campaign groups. Critics warn the development could lead to the permanent … Read More
Nearly 200 New Homes Proposed for North Petherton Near the M5 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 housing development somerset northpetherton gladman planning affordable consultation environment infrastructure Nearly 200 new homes may soon be built on the eastern edge of North Petherton, Somerset, close to the M5 motorway, pending approval of fresh development plans. Gladman Developments unveiled proposals in early May for a … Read More