Breath-taking Photos Capture Bird’s Eye View of Somerset’s Heart Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset photography aerial landscape travel town scenery nature england view Stunning aerial photographs offer a breathtaking perspective of Somerset, showcasing the beauty and charm of the region from above. These captivating images reveal the intricate landscapes, historic towns, and lush …
Go-Ahead for Massive Solar Farm Spanning 40 Football Pitches Despite Concerns Monday, October 27, 2025 solar renewable wiltshire planning landscape community infrastructure biodiversity construction traffic A 13.5MW solar farm, covering an area equivalent to 40 football pitches, has been approved near Poulshot in Wiltshire, despite controversy surrounding its visual impact assessment. The development, proposed by Devizes Solar … Read More
Kevin McCloud Praises Thriving Somerset Town and Its Independent Spirit Thursday, October 2, 2025 kevinmccloud somerset frome regeneration independentshops granddesigns landscape levels mendiphills rurallife Kevin McCloud, the renowned presenter of Channel 4’s Grand Designs, has spoken warmly about a flourishing Somerset town that embodies a “nice, slow casserole” of growth. Having spent around 30 years living in the county, … Read More
Detailed Plans Submitted for 210 Homes and Care Home on Town’s Southern Edge Thursday, October 2, 2025 housing development melksham affordable carehome planning greenery community barratt landscape Detailed plans have been submitted for the construction of 210 homes and a 70-bed care home in Melksham, following a successful planning appeal. In November 2023, Hallam Land Management secured approval from Wiltshire Council … Read More
Climate Emergency Council Rejects Large Solar Farm Plan Over Landscape Concerns Sunday, September 28, 2025 climate solarfarm renewable greenbelt landscape planning bath council biodiversity environment Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has rejected a proposal for a major solar farm, despite the council’s ongoing commitment to addressing the climate emergency. The proposed solar farm, spanning 28.2 … Read More
Climate Emergency Council Rejects Large Solar Farm Amid Green Belt Concerns Sunday, September 28, 2025 solar renewables greenbelt planning climate landscape community biodiversity energy controversy Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has voted to block a major solar farm proposal, despite the council’s declaration of a climate emergency. The planned 28.2-hectare solar farm near the village of … Read More