Farmland Scheme Near Yeovil to Unlock 600 New Homes in South Somerset Thursday, August 7, 2025 phosphate somerset yeovil development housing environment wastewater mitigation farmland planning South Somerset is set to benefit from a significant farmland scheme that could enable the construction of at least 600 new homes in the coming years. This initiative follows environmental constraints caused by a 2020 Dutch … Read More
Plans for 300 New Homes on Farmland Near Melksham Set for Planning Approval Monday, August 4, 2025 housing development melksham planning council farmland affordable community opposition Plans to build up to 300 new homes on farmland at the eastern edge of Melksham are scheduled for consideration by Wiltshire Council’s strategic planning committee this week. At an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, August 5, … Read More
Planning Approval Sought for 300 New Homes on Farmland Near Melksham Monday, August 4, 2025 housing development melksham wiltshire planning affordable farmland opposition community infrastructure Plans to build up to 300 new homes on farmland at the eastern edge of Melksham will be reviewed by Wiltshire Council’s strategic planning committee this Tuesday, August 5. The 19-hectare site, located at Snarlton Farm, has … Read More
Mystery Surrounds Giant Spider Crop Circle in Farmer's Field Friday, July 11, 2025 cropcircle spider dorset vandalism investigation police ruralcrime farmland geometry mystery A striking spider-shaped crop circle, etched into a farmer’s field near the renowned Cerne Abbas Giant in North Dorset, has triggered a police investigation. The large geometric design appeared suddenly, causing significant … Read More
Solar Farm Opponents Take Their Protest to New Heights Friday, June 13, 2025 solar protest wiltshire countryside renewable farmland macquarie energy infrastructure campaign Residents opposing a vast solar farm project in Wiltshire have elevated their protest—literally—by flying a banner above their demonstration. The banner carried the message: “No To Corporate Greed – Stop Lime … Read More
‘Industrial’ Solar Farm Approved on Prime Somerset Farmland Amidst Local Debate Monday, June 9, 2025 solar farmland renewableenergy somerset planning development community environment batterystorage agriculture A contentious solar farm proposal has been approved on grade 3a agricultural land in North East Somerset, as local councillors weighed the balance between preserving quality farmland and advancing renewable energy goals. The … Read More