Greenbelt

Sunday, September 28, 2025 climate solarfarm renewable greenbelt landscape planning bath council biodiversity environment

Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has rejected a proposal for a major solar farm, despite the council’s ongoing commitment to addressing the climate emergency. The proposed solar farm, spanning 28.2 … Read More

Monday, September 15, 2025 backwell housing development greenbelt community planning somerset neighbourhood environment infrastructure

Backwell, a charming village in North Somerset, is grappling with unprecedented residential development that locals describe as “absolutely bananas.” With around 2,000 existing homes, the village now faces planning permission … Read More

Monday, September 15, 2025 backwell somerset housing development greenbelt community planning infrastructure sustainability farleighfields

Strolling through Backwell, it’s impossible to miss signs pleading “save our fields” and “save our village” outside residents’ homes. This North Somerset village, home to approximately 2,000 households, is bracing for … Read More

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 josiegibson somerset ecoretreat greenbelt planningpermission renovation environmentalimpact itv ruralliving sustainabledesign

Josie Gibson, the popular This Morning presenter and former Big Brother winner, is facing challenges with her ambitious project to transform her £1.1 million Somerset cottage into a stunning, eco-friendly retreat. The … Read More

Monday, August 18, 2025 nailsea housing development planning northsomerset infrastructure affordablehousing greenbelt opposition council

A proposal to build 200 new homes on the outskirts of Nailsea has sparked significant local concern, with many residents saying the town is already overwhelmed by recent housing developments. North Somerset Council’s planning … Read More

Monday, July 28, 2025 m5 eastoningordano housing noisemitigation planning development soundproofing affordablehousing greenbelt motorway

Developers planning a sizeable new housing project next to the M5 motorway have devised a noise mitigation strategy that involves constructing blocks of flats directly adjacent to the motorway. Lands Improvement has submitted … Read More