North Somerset’s High Court Defeat in Flood Zone Housing Dispute Monday, June 22, 2026 northsomerset floodzone planning floodrisk housingdevelopment highcourt persimmon appeal yatton statutoryreview North Somerset Council’s legal attempt to block housing development on vulnerable flood plains has been overturned by the High Court in a ruling described as “nationally significant.” In March 2025, Persimmon secured planning … Read More
North Somerset's Legal Challenge Over Flood Zone Housing Development Overturned by High Court Monday, June 22, 2026 northsomerset floodzone planningpermission housingdevelopment highcourt persimmon yatton floodrisk affordablehousing biodiversity North Somerset Council’s high-profile legal attempt to block a housing development on flood plains has been overturned by the High Court. The decision marks a significant moment that could influence how future planning … Read More
Small Somerset Village Set to Double with 1,550 New Homes Near Gigafactory Thursday, May 21, 2026 somerset housing development gigafactory woolavington persimmon planning infrastructure affordable community A small village near Somerset’s emerging gigafactory is poised for significant growth, with plans to build 1,550 new homes that could effectively double its size over the next two decades. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley … Read More
Nearly 100 New Homes Proposed in Ilminster’s Major Housing Development Saturday, January 24, 2026 ilminster housing development persimmon somerset council affordable planning cycle lifestyle A major new housing development in Ilminster could see nearly 100 new homes built in its initial phase, marking the first step toward delivering up to 360 homes in total. Persimmon Homes South West has obtained outline … Read More
Nearly 100 New Homes Planned in Ilminster’s Major Canal Way Development Saturday, January 24, 2026 ilminster housing development persimmon planning affordable infrastructure cycleway greenspace somerset Ilminster is set to see nearly 100 new homes as part of the initial phase of a substantial housing project south of Canal Way. Persimmon Homes South West has received outline planning permission from Somerset Council to build … Read More
Nearly 100 New Homes Planned as First Phase of Major Ilminster Development Saturday, January 24, 2026 ilminster housing development persimmon sustainable planning affordable cycleway greenspace somerset Ilminster is set to see significant growth with the proposed first phase of a major housing development offering nearly 100 new homes. Persimmon Homes South West has secured outline planning permission from Somerset Council … Read More