Taunton’s ‘Park and Bus’ Facility Remains Closed Due to Minor Technical Issues Sunday, January 25, 2026 taunton orchardgrove busservices parkandbus somersetcouncil housingdevelopment publictransport infrastructure greenwave planning sport Taunton’s new ‘park and bus’ facility, designed to serve the large Orchard Grove housing development off the A38, remains closed due to minor technical issues delaying its handover. The Orchard Grove development, a major … Read More
Nearly 100 New Homes Planned in Ilminster’s Major Canal Way Development Saturday, January 24, 2026 ilminster housing development persimmon planning affordable infrastructure cycleway greenspace somerset Ilminster is set to see nearly 100 new homes as part of the initial phase of a substantial housing project south of Canal Way. Persimmon Homes South West has received outline planning permission from Somerset Council to build … Read More
Revised Plans Unveiled for 49 New Homes Near Castle Cary Railway Station Saturday, January 24, 2026 castlecary housing development somerset backhouse railwaystation planning sustainability biodiversity infrastructure A new proposal to build 49 homes near Castle Cary railway station has been submitted by Backhouse Housing, marking a revision from initial plans for 60 homes. This development, situated on Burfitt Road opposite a planned … Read More
Somerset Residents Urged to Share Views on £11bn West Somerset Tidal Lagoon by Easter Friday, January 23, 2026 somerset tidallagoon renewableenergy cleanpower coastalprotection publicconsultation infrastructure environment community investment Somerset residents have until the Easter holidays to provide their initial feedback on the ambitious West Somerset Lagoon project, a £11 billion tidal lagoon proposal set to reshape the coastline between Minehead and Watchet. … Read More
Somerset Residents Urged to Share Views on £11bn Tidal Lagoon Project by Easter Friday, January 23, 2026 somerset tidallagoon renewableenergy coastalprotection publicconsultation cleanpower infrastructure environment community investment Somerset residents have until early April to provide their input on the ambitious West Somerset Lagoon project—a proposed tidal lagoon between Minehead and Watchet designed to harness the Bristol Channel’s tidal power for … Read More
Decision on 400 Homes Near Taunton Deferred Amid ‘Green Wedge’ Review Friday, January 23, 2026 taunton housing development greenwedges trull planning infrastructure orchardgrove somerset environment A decision on the development of 400 new homes across three sites near Taunton has been postponed to allow for a comprehensive review of the town’s ‘green wedges’—protected landscape areas designed to preserve the environment … Read More