Property Dispute Over Two-Brick High Wall in New South West Estate Wednesday, April 16, 2025 dispute property ownership wall estate entrepreneur developer construction planning permission A dispute has arisen between the builders of a new housing estate and a local entrepreneur regarding the ownership of a wall that is only two bricks tall. Lioncourt Homes claims the necessity to demolish the ‘dwarf … Read More
Battle for beloved Frome green space continues despite planning refusal Wednesday, April 16, 2025 frome green space development appeal community housing planning inquiry public preservation Packsaddle Fields, a treasured green space on the edge of Frome, is still facing the threat of development as a developer has lodged an appeal following the refusal of their plans. The land, under public ownership since 1973, … Read More
Somerset County Hall C Block Sold for Redevelopment Friday, April 11, 2025 somerset county hall redevelopment key worker accommodation hyve public services prime sale somerset council planning community Somerset County Council has completed the sale of C Block of County Hall, which will soon be redeveloped into much-needed key worker accommodation for the town. The redeveloped building will be operated by Hyve, a … Read More
Future of Closed Somerset Pub Hangs in the Balance Friday, April 11, 2025 somerset pub closure redevelopment housing economy planning conversion history council The future of the Cheddar Valley Inn in Wells, Somerset, hangs in the balance as plans have been proposed to convert the closed pub into two residential properties. The owner of the pub, Red Oak Taverns, seeks to redevelop … Read More
Backwell's Development Battle: 125 New Homes Approved Thursday, April 10, 2025 backwell development village homes planning permission council road safety infrastructure appeal residents Backwell, a North Somerset village, is facing a surge of development as the government’s planning inspectorate recently granted planning permission for 125 new homes. This decision has sparked concerns among local … Read More
Former Bath Estate Agents Could Soon Become Housing Solutions Thursday, April 10, 2025 bath estate agents housing crisis banes development conversion planning council residential In an effort to alleviate the housing crisis in Bath, a planning application submitted to the council has revealed potential conversion of a student lettings office into housing. The proposed transformation would see the … Read More