Somerset Level Crossing Could Be Widened Following Approval of 145 New Homes Friday, December 26, 2025 somerset levelcrossing networkrail crewkerne pedestrianaccess footpath southwesternrailway tiliahomes housingdevelopment infrastructure A rural level crossing in Somerset may soon be widened to accommodate a new pedestrian link, following the approval of 145 homes nearby. The Cathole Bridge Road level crossing, located just south of Crewkerne near the … Read More
Keynsham Estate to be Demolished for New Affordable Housing Development Monday, December 1, 2025 keynsham tintagel affordablehousing housingdevelopment curo socialrent sharedownership demolition community accessibility An outdated estate in Keynsham is set to be demolished early next year to make way for a modern neighbourhood, the housing association Curo has announced. Tintagel Close, recently fenced off, will be replaced with 45 … Read More
New A38 ‘Park and Bus’ Facility Set to Open Before Christmas Friday, November 28, 2025 taunton orchardgrove parkandbus somersetcouncil a38 publictransport housingdevelopment transportation community infrastructure sport Taunton’s highly anticipated ‘park and bus’ facility along the A38 is slated to open by Christmas, according to a key local councillor. This new transport hub forms a crucial part of the Orchard Grove development—a major … Read More
Construction Set to Start on Bridgwater’s New £7.7 Million Primary School Tuesday, November 25, 2025 bridgwater primaryschool education somerset wilstockvillage construction housingdevelopment infrastructure community expansion Construction is poised to begin on a new £7.7 million primary school in Bridgwater, following approval from Somerset Council officers. Bloor Homes South West secured planning permission for the third phase of the Wilstock … Read More
New primary school in Chard offers vital educational opportunity amid consultation concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 chard primaryschool education holyroodacademy consultation housingdevelopment catchment community construction somerset The proposal to build a new primary school in the heart of Chard has been described as an “incredible opportunity” by Dave MacCormick, headteacher of Holyrood Academy. The planned school aims to meet the growing demand for … Read More
Somerset’s Newest Railway Station to be Accompanied by 161 New Homes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 somerset nyneheadroad bloorhomes railwaystation housingdevelopment planning taunton infrastructure greenspace affordablehousing Detailed proposals have been submitted for the construction of 161 new homes adjacent to Somerset’s newest railway station on Nynehead Road. This development follows outline planning permission granted in May 2024 to West of … Read More