Homeowner’s Extension Sparks Objections Amid Mosque Rumours Monday, January 19, 2026 homeowners planning extensions weston-super-mare rumours religion construction approval objections localcouncil A planning application to expand a home in Weston-super-Mare was met with numerous objections after rumours circulated that the homeowner was “secretly building a mosque.” Ritesh Raj addressed North Somerset Council’s … Read More
Solar Developer Offers Wiltshire Landowners Up to £50,000 to Withdraw Objections Monday, October 20, 2025 solar wiltshire islegreenpower planning landowners limedown objections developmentconsentorder renewableenergy infrastructure sport MP Roz Savage has publicly criticised Island Green Power (IGP), the developer behind the proposed Lime Down solar park, for allegedly offering financial inducements—up to £50,000—to around 50 landowners in Wiltshire. The … Read More
Controversial Housing Plans Resurface in Congresbury After Previous Rejections Wednesday, July 30, 2025 housing congresbury development affordable infrastructure community planning objections transport northsomerset Controversial plans to build 70 new homes in Congresbury, a village east of Weston-super-Mare, are back on the table under new developers Allison South West. This comes after North Somerset Council rejected similar proposals … Read More
Frome Nightspot Granted Licence Despite Local Objections Wednesday, April 30, 2025 frome nightspot licence objections regeneration live music alcohol residents council venue events A new nightspot in Frome has been given the green light to play live music and serve alcohol, despite objections from nearby residents. Earthaus Property Ltd. obtained approval in May 2024 to convert four existing flats at 1 … Read More
Kelsey Grammer Granted Permission to Demolish Historic Somerset Cottage Despite Opposition Sunday, March 30, 2025 kelsey grammer somerset cottage demolition objections historic heritage community planning approval Renowned actor Kelsey Grammer, known for his roles in ‘Cheers’ and ‘Frasier’, has been given the green light to demolish a 200-year-old cottage in Somerset, triggering strong objections from local … Read More
Dido Harding's Plans for Village Home Raise Concerns Thursday, November 14, 2024 dido harding john penrose winscombe orchard riding arena north somerset objections planning local community countryside Dido Harding and her husband John Penrose are facing scrutiny over their plans to replace an orchard with a new riding arena and barn at their North Somerset village home in Winscombe. After removing 1.4 acres of orchards, … Read More