Somerset’s “Best Village” Faces an Uncertain Future Amid Housing Expansion Plans Sunday, July 13, 2025 saltford somerset housing greenbelt expansion community development conservation traffic bath Saltford, a charming village nestled between Bath and Bristol, is renowned for its green spaces, warm community spirit, and tranquil riverside walks. Home to just 4,000 residents, it offers a handful of essential amenities—a … Read More
Thousands of New Homes Planned in Green Belt Expansion Approved by North Somerset Council Monday, June 30, 2025 northsomerset greenbelt housing development planning bristol localplan infrastructure government environment North Somerset Council has approved plans that could see thousands of new homes built on green belt land, marking a significant expansion of housing in the area around Bristol. Despite a strong desire to preserve the green … Read More
Seventh Attempt to Redevelop Derelict Somerset Farmyard Sparks Controversy Sunday, June 1, 2025 redevelopment derelict farmhouse planning greenbelt somerset barns safety conservation housing The owners of Halfway Farm, a derelict and overgrown farmhouse situated between Chew Magna and Pensford in Somerset, have lodged their seventh planning application to redevelop the site. The farmhouse, described by the owners … Read More