Shepton Mallet Expands Housing with New Development Site Approved Saturday, August 23, 2025 sheptonmallet housing development neighbourhoodplan planning council community infrastructure growth greenspaces Shepton Mallet is set to see increased housing development as new land near the Mid Somerset Showground has been designated to address the town’s future housing demands. This decision follows the formal adoption of the … Read More
Shepton Mallet Approves Expansion Plans to Meet Future Housing Needs Saturday, August 23, 2025 housing development sheptonmallet neighbourhoodplan infrastructure community planning greenspaces transport somerset Shepton Mallet is set to expand with additional homes planned near the Mid Somerset Showground, following the formal adoption of the Shepton Mallet Neighbourhood Plan into Somerset Council’s planning policy. The plan … Read More
New plans to enhance walking and cycling routes in Exmoor National Park Saturday, August 23, 2025 exmoor walking cycling nationalpark activetravel infrastructure sustainability publictransport tourism health sport Exmoor National Park, spanning the Devon-Somerset border, is set to become more accessible for walkers and cyclists through a comprehensive new active travel plan. Despite a vast network of public rights of way, bridleways, … Read More
Council Rejects Plans for 200 Homes Amid Concerns of Overdevelopment in Nailsea Friday, August 22, 2025 nailsea housing development planning infrastructure northsomerset affordablehomes council transport community Councillors have refused plans to build 200 homes on farmland at the southwest edge of Nailsea, North Somerset, amid fears the town is already overwhelmed by new housing developments. The developer, St Modwen Homes, sought … Read More
New M5 Retail Park to Create Hundreds of Jobs Without Disrupting Upgraded Link Road Friday, August 22, 2025 retail jobs m5 development infrastructure somerset chelston planning construction environment The planned retail park near the M5 motorway promises to bring hundreds of jobs to the Wellington area—all while preserving the recently upgraded A38 Chelston Link Road, commonly known as the ‘concrete carriageway.’ Chelston … Read More
Bridgwater Docks Regeneration Project Set to Revitalize Historic Area Thursday, August 21, 2025 bridgwater regeneration docks sustainability heritage marina consultation council infrastructure development Somerset Council is seeking public input on the ambitious regeneration of Bridgwater Docks, a key element of the Bridgwater Town Deal—a £23.2 million fund dedicated to revitalizing and modernizing the town centre. This … Read More