25 New Homes Approved in Wiveliscombe Despite Traffic and Flooding Concerns Sunday, March 1, 2026 wiveliscombe housing development somerset exmoor planning flooding traffic affordable environment Plans to build up to 25 new homes at Greenway Farm on North Street, at the northern edge of Wiveliscombe, have been approved by Somerset Council’s planning committee west. The development, proposed by Taunton-based … Read More
‘Green wedge’ near Taunton protected as plans for 125 homes unanimously rejected Friday, February 27, 2026 greenwedge taunton trull housing development community planning environment flooding transport A cherished ‘green wedge’ near Taunton has been safeguarded after plans to build 125 homes were unanimously turned down by local councillors. This green wedge — part of a network identified in the Taunton Deane … Read More
‘Green Wedge’ Near Taunton Protected as 125-Home Development Plan Rejected Friday, February 27, 2026 greenwedge taunton development planning community environment housing trull flooding sustainability Plans to build 125 homes on a cherished ‘green wedge’ near Taunton have been decisively rejected, preserving a vital landscape that prevents urban sprawl between Taunton and neighboring villages. The Taunton Deane Core … Read More
Sewage Concerns Stall Decision on Travellers’ Pitches Near Glastonbury Tuesday, February 24, 2026 sewage planning travellers somerset glastonbury environment community enforcement caravans development A prolonged five-year planning dispute over travellers’ pitches in Butleigh, a small village near Glastonbury in Somerset, remains unresolved due to ongoing uncertainty about sewage treatment at the site. Joshua … Read More
125 Homes Proposed for Protected Taunton ‘Green Wedge’ Despite Community Opposition Sunday, February 22, 2026 taunton housing greenwedge trull development planning affordablehousing community environment somersetcouncil Plans to build up to 125 homes on a protected green wedge near Taunton remain under consideration, despite recent council votes against altering the area’s protected status. The Taunton Deane Core Strategy, approved in … Read More
Flooded A361 Closes Again Just One Day After Reopening Saturday, February 21, 2026 somerset a361 flooding stormchandra floodwarnings transport roadclosure recovery environment waterlevels The A361 in Somerset, which had just reopened after a three-week closure due to flooding, was forced to shut again after heavy rainfall. The region has been grappling with persistent high water levels and saturated ground, … Read More