Duchy of Cornwall Proposes Over 600 New Homes with Affordable Housing in Somerset Sunday, January 4, 2026 duchy cornwall somerset housing development phosphate environment affordable planning infrastructure The Duchy of Cornwall, in partnership with housing developer C G Fry and Son Ltd, has submitted ambitious plans to build 620 new homes on the Mid Somerset Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The development will also … Read More
Duchy of Cornwall Proposes Over 600 Homes with Community Facilities in Somerset Sunday, January 4, 2026 duchy somerset housing development phosphate environment affordable planning shepton mallet The Duchy of Cornwall, owned by Prince William, is set to develop a substantial residential project in Somerset, planning to build 620 homes alongside a new primary school, nursery, care home, and local centre in Shepton … Read More
Bid for New Campsite Near M5 Enters Appeal Stage Thursday, December 25, 2025 campsite planning appeal somerset taunton development environment phosphate biodiversity infrastructure A new appeal has been lodged for the development of a campsite located between Taunton and the M5 motorway, as the Planning Inspectorate prepares to decide its fate in early 2026. Earlier in August 2023, Anthony Ormerod’s … Read More
Taunton Housing Dispute Nearing Resolution After Eight Years Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing planning development gladman appeal phosphate infrastructure somerset council An eight-year planning dispute in Taunton is set to conclude after Christmas, with the final decision resting with the Planning Inspectorate. Gladman Developments has been seeking approval since November 2017 to construct … Read More
Eight-Year Taunton Housing Dispute Nears Resolution After Christmas Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing development gladman planning appeal somerset phosphate infrastructure affordablehousing A protracted planning dispute over a housing development in Taunton is set to reach a conclusion after more than eight years of delays. Gladman Developments has sought since November 2017 to construct homes on land adjacent … Read More
Plans for 18 ‘Cramped and Awkward’ Homes in Somerset Town Rejected by Inspectors Tuesday, November 4, 2025 housing somerset planning countryside development environment sheptonmallet inspection phosphate conservation Plans to build 18 homes described as “cramped and awkward” in the growing Somerset town of Shepton Mallet have been officially rejected by planning inspectors. The original proposal, submitted in May 2022 by … Read More