Renewed Calls for Henlade Bypass as Taunton Traffic Congestion Persists Wednesday, October 8, 2025 henlade bypass taunton traffic airquality somerset pollution infrastructure congestion nationalhighways A Somerset councillor has reinvigorated demands for a bypass near Taunton following recent improvements in local air quality, highlighting that traffic congestion remains a pressing issue. The government has designated three … Read More
Somerset Village on the Brink of Major Transformation with Thousands of New Homes Proposed Tuesday, October 7, 2025 whitchurch somerset housing development localplan bristol infrastructure councils urbanexpansion community Whitchurch, a quaint village nestled near Bristol, could see a dramatic transformation into a bustling town following proposals to designate land for thousands of new homes. Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently … Read More
Hundreds of Homes in Taunton to Benefit from £6 Million Flood Defence Scheme Tuesday, October 7, 2025 flooding taunton somerset rivertone flooddefences climatechange regeneration environment protection infrastructure Somerset Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency, has announced a £6 million flood protection project aimed at safeguarding homes, businesses, and key infrastructure in Taunton. The scheme will bolster flood … Read More
Challenges Mount for Somerset’s Rural Housing Plan as Key Site Struggles Cost Council Thousands Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset mendip housing planning development council anchorroad coleford infrastructure localplan Somerset’s ambitious rural housing plans face significant setbacks as difficulties surrounding a critical development site threaten progress. Mendip District Council’s Local Plan Part II, approved in December 2021, initially … Read More
Challenges Mount for Key Rural Housing Site in Somerset Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset housing mendip planning development coleford infrastructure legal council localplan Somerset’s housing strategy faces potential setbacks as a critical rural development project encounters significant obstacles. Mendip District Council initially earmarked 37 sites for housing growth in its Local Plan Part II, … Read More
Full List of Somerset Sites Proposed for 27,000 New Homes, Including Four Major Developments Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset housing development planning bath keynsham midsomernorton localplan infrastructure consultation Bath and North East Somerset Council has unveiled a comprehensive list of potential locations for new housing developments across the district, aiming to meet a government-mandated target of over 27,000 homes by 2043. This … Read More