New Campsite Near M5 in Somerset Approved After Successful Appeal Wednesday, June 10, 2026 somerset campsite planning appeal biodiversity sustainability phosphates ruraltourism landscaping development A new campsite will be constructed near the M5 in Somerset following a successful appeal by Anthony Ormerod and Cosy Barn Holidays Ltd. Previously, Mr. Ormerod’s application for a campsite on Dipford Road in Trull … Read More
New Campsite Approved Near M5 in Somerset Following Successful Appeal Wednesday, June 10, 2026 somerset m5 campsite planning appeal biodiversity phosphates trull tourism environment A new campsite is set to be developed near the M5 motorway in Somerset after a successful appeal overturned a previous planning refusal. Anthony Ormerod initially failed in August 2023 to gain permission for the campsite on … Read More
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