Solar Developer Offers Wiltshire Landowners Up to £50,000 to Withdraw Objections Monday, October 20, 2025 solar wiltshire islegreenpower planning landowners limedown objections developmentconsentorder renewableenergy infrastructure sport MP Roz Savage has publicly criticised Island Green Power (IGP), the developer behind the proposed Lime Down solar park, for allegedly offering financial inducements—up to £50,000—to around 50 landowners in Wiltshire. The … Read More
Developer Offers Wiltshire Landowners Up to £50,000 to Avoid Objecting to Solar Park Monday, October 20, 2025 solar wiltshire islandgreenpower planning development landowners controversy renewable infrastructure opposition sport Controversy has erupted over Island Green Power’s (IGP) development of the Lime Down solar park in Wiltshire, after reports emerged that the company has offered landowners financial inducements of up to £50,000 in exchange … Read More
Small Somerset village near A303 to grow by nearly 15% with new housing development Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset queencamel housing development a303 ashfordhomes planning affordablehousing phosphates infrastructure Queen Camel, a small village in Somerset located near the A303, is poised to grow substantially after official approval of a new housing development. The plans, initially submitted in August 2019 by the Case family, propose … Read More
Small Somerset Village Near A303 Set for 15% Expansion with New Housing Development Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset queencamel housing development planning affordablehousing infrastructure environment community expansion A small village in Somerset, Queen Camel, located near the A303, is poised to grow by nearly 15% following the approval of a significant housing development. The Case family originally submitted outline plans in August 2019 … Read More
116 Homes Proposed on Hazardous Roadside Near Wells Sparks Safety Concerns Monday, October 20, 2025 wells development housing roadsafety somerset environment planning infrastructure flooding community Plans to construct 116 new homes on the western edge of Wells, Somerset’s smallest city, have ignited debate due to the reportedly hazardous road conditions in the area. The proposed site, located off the B3139 Wookey Road … Read More
Somerset Faces “Astronomical” Challenge to Build 75,000 Homes by 2045 Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset housing localplan neighbourhoodplans development planning government communities rural infrastructure The government’s directive for Somerset to build an overwhelming 75,000 new homes over the next 20 years has sparked concern among local councillors and residents, who warn the target is unrealistic and risks ignoring local … Read More