Former Taunton Gasworks Site Set for Long-Awaited Transformation Friday, April 24, 2026 taunton gasworks development vistry planning phosphates riverside housing somerset regeneration The long-anticipated redevelopment of Taunton’s former gasworks site is finally moving forward following a decisive ruling by the Planning Inspectorate. The brownfield site, located near the River Tone and bordered by … Read More
Somerset Travellers’ Site Expansion Approved as Seven Families Move In Thursday, April 16, 2026 somerset travellers planning expansion fivehead caravans gypsy accommodation phosphates environment The Stables travellers’ site in Fivehead, Somerset, has received retrospective planning permission to expand, allowing seven additional families to reside on the land. Situated at the junction of Isle Abbotts Road and Stowey … Read More
120 Homes in Picturesque Somerset Village Deemed Environmentally Unconcerned by Council Sunday, March 29, 2026 somerset wedmore housing development environment affordable planning phosphates infrastructure community Somerset Council has determined that a proposed development of 120 homes in the scenic village of Wedmore will not have a “significant effect” on the local environment. The ruling comes after Cavanna Homes South West … Read More
New Proposal Could Bring 120 Homes to Northern Edge of Somerset Village Friday, March 13, 2026 somerset wedmore housing development planning cavanna affordable phosphates agriculture community Up to 120 new homes are being proposed for construction on the northern edge of Wedmore, a picturesque village in Somerset. The plans, submitted to Somerset Council by Cavanna Homes South West, involve developing two … Read More
Somerset Site for 46 New Homes Near Cemetery Now on Market Saturday, February 21, 2026 somerset castlecary development housing planning cemetery phosphates affordablehomes realestate infrastructure A 46-home development site near Castle Cary’s cemetery in Somerset has been officially placed on the market, following a successful appeal that overturned initial planning objections. Castle Cary LVA LLP applied for outline … Read More
£5 Million Wetlands Project Approved for Somerset Levels and Moors Friday, February 20, 2026 wetlands somerset waterquality phosphates biodiversity conservation wessexwater habitat eutrophication nature Somerset Council has approved a £5 million project to create new wetlands on the Somerset Levels and Moors, aiming to significantly improve water quality and biodiversity in the area. Wessex Water proposed the construction of … Read More