Backwell Faces Massive Housing Surge Amid Community Outcry 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
Backwell Faces an 'Absolutely Bananas' Surge of 800 New Homes Amid Community Outcry 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
Taunton Council Approves Replacement Footbridge After Narrow Vote Sunday, September 14, 2025 taunton footbridge goodlands infrastructure council activetravel community greenspaces planning development Taunton Town Council has narrowly voted to advance plans for a new footbridge in Goodlands Gardens, a cherished green space in the town. The original footbridge, removed in July 2024 due to safety concerns and costly repairs, … Read More
400 More Homes Proposed for Backwell Amidst Rapid Village Expansion Friday, September 12, 2025 backwell northsomerset housing development planning amenities community affordablehousing ecology infrastructure Backwell, a North Somerset village known for its scenic charm, is facing a significant increase in housing development. Rubix Land has announced plans to submit an outline planning application for up to 400 new homes on land … Read More
Plans for 130 New Homes in Paulton Face Strong Local Opposition Over Capacity Concerns Thursday, September 11, 2025 paulton housing development infrastructure planning opposition gladman affordable community greenfield A proposal by Gladman Developments Ltd to build 130 new homes on 3.7 hectares of greenfield land in the North East Somerset village of Paulton has sparked significant local opposition. Despite the developer’s claim that the … Read More
Controversy Over 130-Home Development in Paulton Village Sparks Strong Local Opposition Thursday, September 11, 2025 paulton housing development planning infrastructure community opposition affordablehousing greenfield northeastsomerset A proposal to build 130 new homes on a 3.7-hectare greenfield site on the west side of Paulton, a village in North East Somerset, has sparked significant opposition from locals who believe the community is already stretched … Read More