Future of Highbridge Community Hub at Isleport Grove Development Uncertain Monday, March 30, 2026 highbridge communityhub isleportgrove housingdevelopment publicspace countrysidepartnerships vistry localcouncil urbanplanning somerset The planned community hub at the Isleport Grove housing development in Highbridge faces potential cancellation due to a lack of interest in managing the facility once it is built. Countryside Partnerships, the developer … Read More
No New Secondary School Planned for Taunton Until at Least 2030 Friday, March 27, 2026 taunton secondaryeducation housingdevelopment orchardgrove schoolcapacity somersetcouncil urbanextensions newhomesaccelerator educationfunding planningcommittee Somerset Council has confirmed that Taunton will not see a new secondary school until at least 2030, despite ongoing housing developments increasing local demand. The council’s planning committee recently approved plans … Read More
Judicial Review Advances Over Controversial Castle Cary Housing Development Tuesday, March 3, 2026 castlecary judicialreview housingdevelopment affordablehousing planningpermission localresidents trafficimpact worldwarii communityopposition legalchallenge Efforts to challenge a controversial housing development in Castle Cary have progressed as a judicial review moves forward. In April 2019, the Yarlington Housing Association secured planning permission on appeal to build 27 … Read More
Taunton’s New 'Park and Bus' Facility Now Open, Supporting 2,000-Home Orchard Grove Development Monday, February 16, 2026 taunton orchardgrove parkandbus housingdevelopment publictransport sustainability electricbuses somersetcouncil urbanexpansion infrastructure sport Taunton has unveiled its long-awaited ‘park and bus’ facility, designed to serve the growing Orchard Grove development on the A38. This new transport hub encourages residents to leave their cars behind and use … Read More
18 Affordable Homes Approved for Construction on Frome Town Centre Car Park Monday, February 9, 2026 frome affordablehousing somerset housingdevelopment socialhousing lowcarbon construction planningpermission stonewater mendip After nearly three years of delays, nearly 20 affordable homes are set to be built on the underutilised North Parade car park in Frome, Somerset. The site, located off North Hill Mews, was identified by Mendip District … Read More
Taunton’s New ‘Park and Bus’ Facility Remains Closed Amid Minor Delays Sunday, January 25, 2026 taunton orchardgrove parkandbus somersetcouncil housingdevelopment publictransport infrastructure busservices urbanplanning trafficmanagement sport Taunton’s newly constructed ‘park and bus’ facility, intended to serve the substantial Orchard Grove housing development along the A38, remains unopened due to minor technical delays. The Orchard Grove project, a … Read More