Government ‘Forced Our Hand’ to Build on Greenbelt, Says North Somerset Council Friday, January 2, 2026 greenbelt housing development northsomerset government planning sustainability affordable housingtarget transport North Somerset Council has revealed that the government’s increased housing targets have compelled them to allocate land within the Bristol green belt for new housing developments. The council’s draft local plan proposes … Read More
Village Urges Council to Protect Grade One Farmland from Development Wednesday, December 10, 2025 backwell northsomerset farmland housing development foodsecurity localplan greenbelt agriculture protest The village of Backwell is making a strong appeal to North Somerset Council to reconsider plans that would see precious grade one farmland developed for housing. With a population of about 2,000 homes, Backwell is already … Read More
Village Challenges North Somerset Council’s Plan to Build on Precious Farmland Wednesday, December 10, 2025 backwell farmland housing northsomerset localplan foodsecurity farming development greenbelt campaign The village of Backwell is making a passionate plea to North Somerset Council (NSC) to reconsider plans that would see valuable Grade 1 farmland lost to housing. With about 2,000 homes currently in the village and permission … Read More
Fears New Housing Development Could Merge Two Distinct Villages Saturday, November 29, 2025 housing banwell knightscott development planning countryside community northsomerset preservation greenbelt North Somerset Council’s planning committee has narrowly approved a housing development that will fill the small field separating the village of Banwell and the hamlet of Knightscott. The decision, made on November 19, allows … Read More
Somerset Village Unites to Oppose Plan to Transform It into a Town Saturday, October 25, 2025 whitchurch greenbelt housing development somerset community planning bristol localplan opposition Whitchurch Village in Somerset recently saw a packed meeting as residents rallied to oppose controversial plans that could transform their village into a large town. Over 100 concerned locals gathered to review detailed maps … Read More
Somerset Village Unites Against Plans to Transform It into a Town Saturday, October 25, 2025 whitchurch greenbelt somerset development community council housing bristol bath planning In a packed meeting hall, over 100 residents of Whitchurch Village in Somerset gathered with concern over their future as proposed development plans loom large. As they examined detailed maps and charts, their local … Read More