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
25 New Homes Approved in Wiveliscombe Amid Traffic and Flooding Concerns Sunday, March 1, 2026 wiveliscombe housing development somerset planning flooding traffic affordable exmoor biodiversity Plans for up to 25 new homes at Greenway Farm, located on North Street at the northern edge of Wiveliscombe near Exmoor National Park, have been approved by Somerset Council’s planning committee west. Taunton-based developer … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Strictures as Budget Approval Nears Amid Financial Pressures Friday, February 27, 2026 somerset budget council government finance tax rural send transformation flooding Somerset Council is set to approve a balanced budget for the upcoming year, despite ongoing financial challenges that keep the council on the government’s “naughty step.” The executive committee convened in … 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
Somerset Flood Warnings Updated as Sunshine Gives Way to a 10-Hour Deluge Wednesday, February 25, 2026 somerset flooding weather rainfall floodwarnings deluge sunshine forecaster emergency storm After a much-anticipated period of sunshine in Somerset, meteorologists have updated flood warnings as the region braces for a prolonged 10-hour rain event. The recent dry spell, which provided some relief to flood-prone … Read More