Weston Big Wood, an ancient woodland and designated site of special scientific interest in Portishead, is facing the possibility of being encircled by new housing developments as North Somerset Council aims to meet a high …
Nearly 8,000 residents have appealed to North Somerset Council to protect Weston Big Wood, described as the area’s “crown jewel,” from being surrounded by new housing developments. Known for its ancient woodland and …
Labour councillors have criticised Bath and North East Somerset Council for using the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status as a reason to limit new housing development within Bath itself. The council has been instructed …
A Green Party councillor representing Clutton has voiced serious concerns about the impact of a proposed housing expansion in the village. Bath and North East Somerset Council’s draft local plan designates Clutton as a site …
Councillors in Bath are facing frustration as new government regulations may allow a proposed residential development, dismissed as “overbearing” by the local planning committee, to proceed despite their opposition. Bath and …
Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has narrowly approved a controversial development of 200 homes within the green belt at Keynsham, following warnings that new government legislation restricts their …
Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has narrowly approved plans by Persimmon to build 200 homes on green belt land at the south-western edge of Keynsham. The decision, made by a 5-4 vote on 2 September, …
Plans have been submitted to construct an additional 500 homes in the village of Backwell, where approximately 800 homes are currently being built. Mic Mac, a property developer, has lodged an outline planning application …
The proposal to build 381 homes—40% of which would be affordable—on 28 acres of green belt land in North Somerset has sparked outrage and objections from more than 200 locals. The site, planned for development by Land Value …