Somerset Railway Station Site Secured Despite Government Uncertainty Tuesday, May 6, 2025 somerset wellington railway development infrastructure phosphates environment housing transport planning sport Land designated for Somerset’s newest railway station, planned for Wellington, will remain protected even if the government opts not to proceed with the £15 million project, according to local developer West of England … Read More
Plans to Protect Somerset Railway Station Tuesday, May 6, 2025 somerset railway station government protection development construction environment investment planning The site of Somerset’s planned railway station in Wellington will be safeguarded even if the government decides not to move forward with the £15m project, a local developer reassures. West of England Developments … Read More
Gladman Developments Appeals Refusal for New Housing Development in Wells Thursday, May 1, 2025 gladman developments appeal wells housing development public inquiry planning inspectorate somerset council landscape community affordable housing environment planning officer Gladman Developments, the developer behind the proposed housing project near Wells, faces a pivotal public inquiry following the rejection of their plans for 78 new homes. The revised proposal, featuring a reduced housing … Read More
New Measures to Tackle Fly-Tipping and Clamp Down on Waste Criminals Wednesday, April 30, 2025 fly-tipping enforcement waste regulations government surveillance vehicles penalties environment illegal dumping Local authorities across the UK are facing new directives to take a firmer stance on fly-tipping and to crack down on unlicensed waste operators. In response to a significant rise in fly-tipping incidents, the government is … Read More
Campaign to Designate Somerset Levels as National Landscape Gains Momentum Wednesday, April 30, 2025 somerset levels landscape national conservation preservation environment designation protection campaign A recent call from Somerset councillor Henry Hobhouse to designate the Somerset Levels as the UK’s newest national landscape has ignited discussions on preservation and protection. The Levels, boasting the largest … Read More
Approval for 200 New Homes on Yeovil's Edge Tuesday, April 29, 2025 expansion homes approval development council infrastructure community traffic environment leisure Local councillors have recently given the green light for the construction of nearly 200 new homes on the western edge of Yeovil. The Bunford Park commercial site, which received initial approval in 2011, will finally be … Read More