Somerset Village Adopts Ambitious Plan to Halt New Housing Development Tuesday, August 26, 2025 cannington somerset neighbourhoodplan housing rural preservation development community hinkleypoint infrastructure The Somerset village of Cannington has adopted a bold new Neighbourhood Plan aimed at guiding its development through 2032—prioritizing the preservation of its rural charm and green spaces while meeting housing needs without … Read More
New Taunton Transport Hub Set to Begin Construction by Early 2026 Monday, August 25, 2025 taunton transport hub buses somerset construction publictransport infrastructure bsip community sport Somerset Council has announced that construction of Taunton’s long-awaited new transport hub could commence as soon as January 2026. This follows the council securing £2.7 million in funding from the Department for … Read More
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