Lovehoney’s Bath Warehouse Set for Expansion Amid Local Approval Friday, July 25, 2025 lovehoney bath warehouse expansion council planning sustainability noise employment retail Lovehoney, the well-known sex toy retailer, is set to expand its warehouse in Bath following the approval of extension plans by the Bath and North East Somerset Council. On Wednesday, July 16, the council gave the go-ahead … Read More
Villagers Rally Against Plans for Massive New Data Centre Near Corsham Sunday, July 6, 2025 corsham datacentre westwells neston environment flooding noise biodiversity planning opposition Communities surrounding Corsham are coming together to oppose proposals for an enormous new data centre development. Ark Data Centres Ltd, already operating four facilities on the former MOD Corsham site and planning a fifth, … Read More
Somerset House Sits Directly Beneath M5 Motorway, Sparks Online Debate Friday, July 4, 2025 somerset house property realestate m5 motorway location noise creepingfreehold debate A two-bedroom house in Somerset has captured online attention due to its unusual and challenging location—directly underneath the M5 motorway. Listed for £475,000, this property on Clevedon Lane, Clevedon, has been … Read More
New Supermarket Plan in Sherborne Sparks Alcohol-Related Disorder Concerns Wednesday, July 2, 2025 sherborne alcohol supermarket licensing noise parking antisocial community safety dorset Sherborne Town Council has formally objected to the application for an alcohol licence at a new supermarket planned for 87-89 Cheap Street, a former bank building. The council, along with about 30 local residents, has raised … Read More
Second Attempt to Bring Bath’s First Padel Courts Closer to Reality After Noise Concerns Tuesday, June 3, 2025 padel bath sports noise planning consultation odddown gym community development sport Bath and North East Somerset Council has unveiled revised plans for the development of Bath’s first padel courts at Odd Down Sports Ground, following the rejection of their original proposal by the council’s own planning … Read More
Animals Left 'Absolutely Terrified' by Major Housing Development in Somerset Wednesday, May 14, 2025 animals somerset construction noise sanctuary wildlife housing development disturbance conservation The Eastham Animal Sanctuary in Crewkerne has reported that their rescued animals are being “absolutely terrified” by ongoing construction work at the nearby Wool Gardens housing development. Faye Arden, 38, … Read More