Characterful Village of Oake Gains Greater Control Over Future Housing Through Approved Neighbourhood Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan housing somerset development village planning taunton wellington greenspaces The picturesque village of Oake, nestled between Taunton and Wellington, has taken a significant step in shaping its future housing landscape with the recent approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. After years of collaborative … Read More
Characterful Village Between Taunton and Wellington Gains Control Over Future Housing with New Neighbourhood Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan somerset housing development planning taunton wellington village greenspaces The picturesque village of Oake, situated between Taunton and Wellington in Somerset, has secured greater influence over future housing development through the approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. Nestled between the A38 and … Read More
Characterful Village Between Taunton and Wellington Approves New Housing Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan housing somerset development community planning greenspaces localgovernance taunton The village of Oake, nestled between Taunton and Wellington, is set to have a stronger voice in local housing decisions following the approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. Located in the former Taunton Deane area, Oake sits … Read More
Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan Empowers Locals to Shape Future Housing Saturday, October 18, 2025 ilminster neighbourhoodplan housing somerset community development greenspaces planning infrastructure localgovernment Ilminster residents will now have a stronger voice in shaping new housing developments after the town’s Neighbourhood Plan was officially adopted by Somerset Council. The plan’s journey began in October 2015, with public … Read More
Small Somerset Villages Unite to Preserve Rural Heritage and Guide Future Growth Saturday, October 11, 2025 somerset neighbourhoodplan rural development community heritage conservation housing planning referendum Residents of four Somerset villages are gearing up for a crucial vote on a new neighbourhood plan designed to shape the future of their communities over the next decade. The Oake Neighbourhood Plan, which covers the villages … Read More
Somerset Village Adopts Ambitious Plan to Halt New Housing Development Tuesday, August 26, 2025 cannington somerset neighbourhoodplan housing rural preservation development community hinkleypoint infrastructure The Somerset village of Cannington has adopted a bold new Neighbourhood Plan aimed at guiding its development through 2032—prioritizing the preservation of its rural charm and green spaces while meeting housing needs without … Read More