Legal Issues Leave 24 New Affordable Homes Near A303 Empty for Nearly a Year Saturday, February 28, 2026 affordable housing martock somerset section278 development legal delay stonewater a303 Twenty-four newly constructed affordable homes on Foldhill Lane in the village of Martock, near the A303, have remained vacant for almost a year due to ongoing legal disputes between the developer and Somerset Council. The … Read More
35 Homes Approved in Growing Somerset Village Following Supreme Court Ruling Saturday, January 3, 2026 martock somerset housing planning development phosphates mitigation construction supremecourt affordablehousing A major milestone has been reached for housing development in Martock, Somerset, as plans for 35 new homes have finally received approval following a pivotal Supreme Court decision. This ruling clears the way for construction … Read More
35 Homes Approved for Construction in Growing Somerset Village Following Supreme Court Decision Saturday, January 3, 2026 somerset martock housing development planning supremecourt phosphates construction affordablehousing environment A major boost for housing in the Somerset village of Martock has come after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of proceeding with new developments without additional environmental mitigation. This ruling clears the way for 35 … Read More
Cause of Massive Hole Revealing 18th-Century Family Crypt Confirmed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 crypt collapse somerset martock church allsaints vault history heritage restoration A large hole measuring approximately 12 feet wide appeared in the graveyard of All Saints' Church in Martock, Somerset, on Saturday, November 8. While initially thought to be a sinkhole, further investigation has confirmed … Read More
Sinkhole Uncovers Hidden Ancient Crypt at Somerset Graveyard Monday, November 10, 2025 sinkhole crypt somerset allsaintschurch graveyard ancient tomb martock archaeology church A large sinkhole opened up unexpectedly at All Saints' Church cemetery in Martock, Somerset, revealing an ancient underground crypt believed to date back to before the 1700s. The hole, approximately 12 feet wide, appeared on … Read More
Sinkhole Reveals Ancient Crypt in Martock Churchyard Monday, November 10, 2025 sinkhole crypt martock somerset allsaints churchyard heritage ancient tomb restoration A sudden sinkhole has opened up in the cemetery of All Saints' Church in Martock, Somerset, uncovering a hidden ancient crypt believed to date back over 300 years. The sinkhole, approximately 12 feet wide, emerged on … Read More