North Somerset’s High Court Defeat in Flood Zone Housing Dispute Monday, June 22, 2026 northsomerset floodzone planning floodrisk housingdevelopment highcourt persimmon appeal yatton statutoryreview North Somerset Council’s legal attempt to block housing development on vulnerable flood plains has been overturned by the High Court in a ruling described as “nationally significant.” In March 2025, Persimmon secured planning … Read More
North Somerset's Legal Challenge Over Flood Zone Housing Development Overturned by High Court Monday, June 22, 2026 northsomerset floodzone planningpermission housingdevelopment highcourt persimmon yatton floodrisk affordablehousing biodiversity North Somerset Council’s high-profile legal attempt to block a housing development on flood plains has been overturned by the High Court. The decision marks a significant moment that could influence how future planning … Read More
Somerset Coastal Campsite Proposes Expansion with 60 New Holiday Pitches Sunday, May 24, 2026 somerset brean campsite expansion lodges floodrisk tourism planning accommodation holiday Northam Farm Camping and Caravan Park, located off South Road in Brean between Weston-super-Mare and Highbridge, may soon welcome up to 60 new holiday pitches pending local council approval. The site’s owner, David Scott, … Read More
Somerset Coastal Campsite Proposes 60-Pitch Expansion to Meet Local Tourism Demand Sunday, May 24, 2026 somerset campsite expansion tourism lodges floodrisk planning accommodation economy brean Northam Farm Camping and Caravan Park, located off South Road in Brean between Weston-super-Mare and Highbridge, has submitted proposals for a significant expansion. The site owner, David Scott, is seeking permission to add … Read More
Travellers’ Site Proposal Between Bridgwater and Highbridge Denied Over Flood Risk Friday, April 17, 2026 travellers floodrisk somerset planning gypsysites appeal environmental inspection floodzone development Plans to establish a new travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been officially refused due to significant flood risk concerns. John Paul Dolan submitted an application in December 2024 seeking permission to … Read More
Travellers’ Site Between Bridgwater and Highbridge Rejected Over Flood Risk Concerns Friday, April 17, 2026 travellers floodrisk planning somerset sedgemoor bridgwater highbridge development appeal floodzone Plans to establish a new travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been officially halted due to significant flood risk concerns. John Paul Dolan submitted an application in December 2024 to develop two … Read More