More Than 1,600 Sites Under Review for New Housing in Somerset Monday, February 9, 2026 somerset housing localplan development planning helaa consultation phosphates infrastructure sustainability Somerset Council is actively reviewing over 1,600 potential sites for new housing developments as it works to establish a new Local Plan for the county. Since taking over planning responsibilities in April 2023, the council … Read More
More than 1,600 Sites Under Review for New Homes in Somerset Monday, February 9, 2026 somerset housing localplan development helaa planning phosphates consultation homes landuse Somerset Council is considering over 1,600 potential sites for new housing developments as it embarks on creating a comprehensive new Local Plan. This plan will replace outdated frameworks inherited from former county and … Read More
Bath UNESCO Status Prioritized Over Housing Needs, Labour Councillors Criticize Monday, December 22, 2025 bath unesco housing development localplan affordablehousing council labour students community Labour councillors on Bath and North East Somerset Council have voiced concerns that the council is prioritizing Bath’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status over the urgent need for new homes. They argue that the local … Read More
The 20 Largest Housing Developments Approved in Somerset in 2025 Friday, December 19, 2025 somerset housing development planning construction phosphates appeals localplan infrastructure community Over the past 12 months, Somerset has approved more than 3,600 new homes across its 20 largest development sites, marking a significant step toward addressing long-standing housing shortages. Despite challenges such as the … Read More
The 20 Largest Housing Developments Approved in Somerset for 2025 Friday, December 19, 2025 somerset housing development planning construction infrastructure phosphates appeals localplan communities Over the past year, Somerset has approved more than 3,600 new homes across its 20 largest development sites. Despite longstanding challenges—including pandemic disruptions, financial viability concerns, and environmental … Read More
Village Challenges North Somerset Council’s Plan to Build on Precious Farmland Wednesday, December 10, 2025 backwell farmland housing northsomerset localplan foodsecurity farming development greenbelt campaign The village of Backwell is making a passionate plea to North Somerset Council (NSC) to reconsider plans that would see valuable Grade 1 farmland lost to housing. With about 2,000 homes currently in the village and permission … Read More