‘Out of Character’ Solar Farm Plan Sparks Concerns Over Somerset Tourism Monday, February 16, 2026 solar somerset renewableenergy planning tourism landscape agriculture environment greenenergy development A proposed solar farm in Somerset has drawn strong opposition from Somerset Council and local groups, who warn that the project is “wholly out of character” with the area and could deter tourists from visiting. Greentech … Read More
360 New Homes and Country Park Proposed Near Frome Rugby Club Sunday, February 15, 2026 frome housing development affordable community rugby park sustainability planning cycling sport Plans have been unveiled to build up to 360 new homes on land near Frome Rugby Football Club, pending approval from Somerset Council expected by this summer. The development, promoted by Barwood Land, involves approximately … Read More
More Parking Spaces Approved for Popular Somerset Farm Shop Saturday, February 14, 2026 somerset parking farmshop glastonbury localbusiness planning safety biodiversity rural construction Middlewick Farm Shop and Café, a well-loved destination east of Glastonbury, Somerset, is set to increase its parking capacity after receiving planning approval from Somerset Council. Operated by the Barker family, the farm … Read More
Two Yeovil Car Parks Safeguarded from Housing in Revised Town Centre Masterplan Thursday, February 12, 2026 yeovil carparks masterplan housing somerset development consultation planning localgovernment community Two important car parks in Yeovil will now be preserved from future housing developments following the approval of the updated town centre masterplan by Somerset Council. Between September and November 2025, Somerset Council … Read More
Thousands of New Homes in Somerset Could Begin Construction from November 2026 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset housing development phosphates environment planning construction pollution regulation realestate Plans for thousands of new homes in Somerset, long stalled due to a phosphates pollution crisis, could finally move forward starting November 2026. The issue, which has affected planning permissions across the region, centers … Read More
Crowdfunder Launched for Judicial Review to Halt Castle Cary Housing Development Tuesday, February 10, 2026 castlecary housing judicialreview abri unexplodedbomb planning community wwii development crowdfunding A proposed housing development in Castle Cary faces potential halt as local opposition mounts through a crowdfunded judicial review campaign. The Yarlington Housing Association, now merged into Abri, secured permission in … Read More