Plans to build approximately 150 homes near the A303 in Somerset have been definitively rejected following the government’s decision not to intervene. In late June 2025, land promoter Gleeson Land announced intentions to seek …
Plans to build approximately 150 homes near the A303 in Horton, Somerset, have been definitively rejected after the government chose not to call in the decision for further review. The land promoter, Gleeson Land, had …
A prominent former bank building in Burnham-on-Sea is set to be transformed into residential flats following the closure of the Lloyds Bank branch in November 2024. Despite concerns from Somerset Council’s planning officers …
Recent amendments to UK planning legislation will reduce the number of major housing developments in Somerset that are decided by public councillors after 31 October. As part of the Labour government’s commitment to deliver …
Starting October 31, fewer major housing planning decisions in Somerset will be made by councillors in public meetings, following recent changes to UK planning law. These reforms form part of the Labour government’s …
Senior Somerset officials are calling on local residents to “fight for their say” regarding the number of new homes planned across the county over the next two decades. Somerset Council is in the early consultation phase of …
Senior officials from Somerset Council have called on local residents to actively participate in shaping the county’s development by having their say on the new Local Plan. This plan will determine how land is allocated to …
The masterplan for an ambitious new Somerset town comprising 7,000 homes has recently been unveiled, stirring considerable local debate. The development is set to take place on 1,200 acres of former productive farmland, known …
Plans to build 73 new homes on the outskirts of a renowned Somerset beauty spot have been declined by local planning officers. The proposal, submitted by Rubix Land Ltd in early April, sought permission to construct the …
Plans are underway for a new McDonald’s drive-thru near the M5 motorway in Somerset, with the potential to create more than 120 new jobs for the local community if approved. The proposed site is located at Bridgwater Gateway, …
A small village in Somerset is set to expand with the addition of up to 38 new homes and a convenience store after local councillors approved revised plans. South West Strategic Developments initially proposed 46 homes and a …
Local councillors have approved plans for up to 38 new homes and a convenience store on the outskirts of Othery, a small village in Somerset. The development by South West Strategic Developments was initially proposed to …
Plans for new retail units, including a convenience store and potential takeaway, have been approved for a growing housing development near Taunton. The Oaks estate, located north of Dene Road in Cotford St. Luke, is set to …
A thriving new housing development near Taunton is set to benefit from new local shops, including a convenience store and other commercial units, following planning approval. Hallam Land Management initially secured outline …
A significant boost is on the way for the burgeoning Cotford St. Luke community near Taunton, with approved plans for a new convenience store and several other retail units. Hallam Land Management initially secured outline …