Boater Family Seeks Permission for Unique Off-Grid Home by Kennet & Avon Canal Tuesday, October 21, 2025 boating offgrid sustainability canal bath planning renewableenergy housing community environment A Bath family who have lived off-grid on a barge for 16 years are seeking planning permission to build a distinctive four-bedroom home beside the Kennet & Avon Canal, near Folly Footbridge. Their proposal, which the … Read More
Small Somerset Village Near A303 Set for 15% Expansion with New Housing Development Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset queencamel housing development planning affordablehousing infrastructure environment community expansion A small village in Somerset, Queen Camel, located near the A303, is poised to grow by nearly 15% following the approval of a significant housing development. The Case family originally submitted outline plans in August 2019 … Read More
116 Homes Proposed on Hazardous Roadside Near Wells Sparks Safety Concerns Monday, October 20, 2025 wells development housing roadsafety somerset environment planning infrastructure flooding community Plans to construct 116 new homes on the western edge of Wells, Somerset’s smallest city, have ignited debate due to the reportedly hazardous road conditions in the area. The proposed site, located off the B3139 Wookey Road … Read More
116 Homes Proposed Along ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Road in Wells Monday, October 20, 2025 wells housing development somerset planning environment traffic safety affordable community A new housing development of 116 homes is planned on the western edge of Wells, Somerset’s smallest city, stirring significant community debate due to safety and environmental concerns. Gleeson Land Ltd. recently published … Read More
North Somerset Unveils Massive Plan for 25,000 New Homes Amid Public Backlash Sunday, October 19, 2025 northsomerset housing localplan development infrastructure sustainability greenbelt consultation environment urbangrowth North Somerset Council has revealed an extensive update to its Local Plan, detailing where approximately 24,495 new homes and significant employment land will be developed between 2026 and 2041. This ambitious blueprint aims … Read More
North Somerset Unveils Ambitious Plan for 24,495 New Homes Amid Local Opposition Sunday, October 19, 2025 northsomerset housing development infrastructure localplan environment greenbelt consultation sustainability community North Somerset Council is set to launch a public consultation on its updated Local Plan, outlining proposals for nearly 25,000 new homes, alongside job creation and key infrastructure developments over the next 15 years. The … Read More