North Somerset Council Cancels Costly Bus Lane Plan in Backwell Amid Village Opposition Wednesday, September 17, 2025 backwell buslane northsomerset transport infrastructure localplan publictransport traffic development community sport North Somerset Council has abandoned its plan to construct a £2.2 million, 260-metre-long bus lane along the A370 in Backwell, a move welcomed by many local residents who had expressed strong opposition. The proposed bus lane … Read More
Small Somerset Village Triumphs as Cramped Housing Development Plan Is Rejected Wednesday, September 3, 2025 beckington somerset planning development housing landscape heritage conservation localplan rural Plans to construct 24 new homes on Bath Road, Beckington—a small village near Frome—have been firmly rejected following a public inquiry. The development, proposed by the Gloucestershire-based Silverwood Partnership, was … Read More
Appeal Filed Over Rejected West Huntspill Housing Development Thursday, August 28, 2025 somerset westhuntspill planningappeal housingdevelopment a38 somersetcouncil localplan planninginspectorate bruefarm edenstone A Somerset couple is set to challenge the refusal of their housing development plans near the A38 in West Huntspill. In January 2024, Mr. and Mrs. Marratty submitted an application to build eight homes on their property at 9 … Read More
Thousands of New Homes Proposed for Dorset, Including a Major Development North of Dorchester Tuesday, August 19, 2025 dorset housing localplan development dorchester consultation planning cpre renewables transport Dorset Council has launched a comprehensive public consultation on the new Dorset Local Plan, which will shape the county’s development for the next 15 years. The plan addresses future housing, employment, renewable energy … Read More
How Castle Cary is Transforming: A Look at Its Past, Present, and Future Thursday, August 14, 2025 castlecary somerset housing development localplan community infrastructure affordability planning growth Over the past decade, Somerset’s towns and villages have seen significant transformations, and Castle Cary is no exception. As the county anticipates a new Local Plan, the prospect of more housing developments looms large for … Read More
How Castle Cary is Growing: Past Changes and Future Prospects for Somerset’s Characterful Town Thursday, August 14, 2025 castlecary somerset housing development localplan community planning infrastructure affordablehousing environment Over the past decade, Somerset’s towns and villages have undergone significant transformations. With a new Local Plan forthcoming, the prospect of additional housing developments looms large across the county’s communities. … Read More