Major Somerset Quarry Granted Approval to Operate Until 2056 with Expansion Plans Sunday, March 15, 2026 somerset quarry expansion andesite mining environment mendip infrastructure jobs planning Moons Hill Quarry, located near Stoke St. Michael in Somerset, has received approval to continue operations until 2056 following a significant expansion plan. Managed by John Wainwright & Co. Ltd., this quarry is a vital … Read More
Major Somerset Quarry Approved to Operate Until 2056 Following Expansion Sunday, March 15, 2026 somerset quarry expansion andesite employment infrastructure environment minerals planning economy Moons Hill Quarry, a key supplier of silurian andesite in Somerset, has received approval to continue operating until 2056 after plans to expand its boundaries were greenlit by Somerset Council’s strategic planning … Read More
Court to Decide Future of 765 Yeovil Homes as Judicial Review Advances Thursday, March 12, 2026 yeovil somerset housing development judicialreview mudford planning flooding infrastructure affordablehousing The future of a large housing development in Yeovil is now in the hands of a judge in Bristol, as a judicial review challenges the recent planning permissions for the project. Abbey Manor Group received outline planning … Read More
Months of Roadworks in Bath City Centre to Impact 10 Streets – Full List Thursday, March 12, 2026 bath roadworks cycling infrastructure pedestrian transport sustainability pollution improvements banes This summer, ten streets in Bath city centre will undergo extensive roadworks as part of a major road improvement initiative aimed at enhancing travel and reducing pollution. The project, which commenced on Monday, March 9, … Read More
Eight-Year Planning Battle Ends with Approval for 112 New Homes in Taunton Wednesday, March 11, 2026 taunton somerset housing planning development affordablehousing infrastructure phosphatemitigation cycling construction A protracted planning saga spanning over eight years has finally concluded with the approval of 112 new homes in Taunton, Somerset. Gladman Developments, based in Congleton, first submitted proposals in November 2017 to … Read More
Eight-Year Planning Battle Ends as 112 New Homes Approved in Taunton Wednesday, March 11, 2026 taunton gladman housing planning development affordablehousing infrastructure environment phosphatemitigation somerset A protracted planning dispute over a housing development in Taunton has finally been resolved, with approval granted for 112 new homes after more than eight years of deliberations. Gladman Developments, based in Congleton, … Read More