Environment

Burnham on Sea

Somerset's Stunning Yet Perilous Burnham-on-Sea Beach

On a brilliant early August day, I found myself at Burnham-on-Sea beach in Somerset, captivated by its stark beauty. The sun shone brightly, but an unusually cool and brisk wind swept across the dunes, sending fine sand …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Crewkerne

Dozens of Homes Proposed Opposite Crewkerne School

Plans for up to 67 new homes on the Goldwell Farm site, located opposite Wadham School in Crewkerne, Somerset, could move forward pending approval of revised proposals. Originally granted outline planning permission in June …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Housing

Revised Plans Propose 67 New Homes Opposite Crewkerne School

Revised planning proposals could see up to 67 new homes built on the Goldwell Farm site, located opposite Wadham School in Crewkerne, Somerset. This follows initial outline planning permission granted in June 2023. The site, …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Sheptonbeauchamp

New Homes Approved for Small Somerset Village

Plans to build 16 new homes on Piece Lane at the northern edge of Shepton Beauchamp have received approval from Somerset Council, allowing construction to start early next year. The development, proposed by West of England …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Frome

Frome's 1,700-Home Development Plan Faces Crucial Public Inquiry

Frome is on the cusp of a pivotal decision as a public inquiry begins on August 5 into the proposed Selwood Garden Community (SGC), a development that could bring 1,700 new homes to the town’s southern agricultural lands. The …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

Bath

Beloved Bath Park Pond Dries Up Amid Climate Change Concerns

A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, one of Bath’s most popular green spaces, has completely dried up following last week’s intense heatwave. Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) has installed signs warning …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read