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
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
North Somerset Unveils Massive Plan for 25,000 New Homes Amid Public Backlash Sunday, October 19, 2025 northsomerset housing localplan development infrastructure sustainability greenbelt consultation environment urbangrowth North Somerset Council has revealed an extensive update to its Local Plan, detailing where approximately 24,495 new homes and significant employment land will be developed between 2026 and 2041. This ambitious blueprint aims … Read More
North Somerset Unveils Ambitious Plan for 24,495 New Homes Amid Local Opposition Sunday, October 19, 2025 northsomerset housing development infrastructure localplan environment greenbelt consultation sustainability community North Somerset Council is set to launch a public consultation on its updated Local Plan, outlining proposals for nearly 25,000 new homes, alongside job creation and key infrastructure developments over the next 15 years. The … Read More
Vast Flood Defence Scheme Nears Completion to Protect Somerset Levels Communities Sunday, October 19, 2025 flooding somerset drainage infrastructure watermanagement flooddefense rivers engineering climate resilience A significant £10 million flood defence initiative on the Somerset Levels is approaching completion, marking the final phase of a decade-long programme devoted to reducing flood risk across the county. This project, led by … Read More