https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/farmdiversification/Recent content in farmdiversification on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/village-backlash-grows-over-somerset-farmers-proposed-holiday-glamping-site/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/village-backlash-grows-over-somerset-farmers-proposed-holiday-glamping-site/Residents of Cranmore, near Shepton Mallet, have voiced strong opposition to plans for a new glamping site on Merryfield Farm, fearing it will bring excessive noise, traffic congestion, and harm to local wildlife. A public meeting held on Tuesday evening drew many locals who oppose farmer David Corp’s proposal to establish a holiday destination at the former railway station site near Piers Road. His application seeks permission to create six glamping holiday lets, alongside facilities such as a reception building, parking, a dog pond, wildflower meadow, and toilets.