Desirable Somerset Town Faces Threat of Becoming a Commuter Spillover Wednesday, June 4, 2025 wellington somerset housing development infrastructure flooding community planning commuter realestate Residents of Wellington, Somerset, are raising alarms over the rapid pace of new housing developments that threaten to overwhelm their town and transform it into a commuter spillover zone. Once celebrated for its unique charm … Read More
Nearly 50 New Homes Proposed for Queen Camel Village Near A303 in Somerset Wednesday, June 4, 2025 somerset queencamel housing development planning phosphates affordable infrastructure education environment Revised plans for nearly 50 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have been submitted by a West Country developer. The Case family initially submitted outline proposals in August 2019 to build 43 homes on West Camel Road, in … Read More
Second Attempt to Bring Bath’s First Padel Courts Closer to Reality After Noise Concerns Tuesday, June 3, 2025 padel bath sports noise planning consultation odddown gym community development sport Bath and North East Somerset Council has unveiled revised plans for the development of Bath’s first padel courts at Odd Down Sports Ground, following the rejection of their original proposal by the council’s own planning … Read More
Over 300 Homes Approved Near Blackdown Hills Beauty Spot After Council Withdraws Defense Tuesday, June 3, 2025 development somerset blackdownhills housing planning appeal infrastructure flooding transport education More than 300 new homes are set to be constructed on the outskirts of the Blackdown Hills following a successful appeal by Gladman Developments. The Congleton-based developer submitted outline plans last October for 315 homes … Read More
‘Catastrophic’ Phosphates Crisis Continues to Impact Small Housing Developers in Somerset Monday, June 2, 2025 phosphates mitigation housing somerset development environment sustainability biodiversity planning construction Small house-builders across Somerset are still facing severe challenges due to the ongoing “catastrophic” phosphates crisis that has stalled new housing developments. Following a Dutch court ruling and Natural England’s legal … Read More
Seventh Attempt to Redevelop Derelict Somerset Farmyard Sparks Controversy Sunday, June 1, 2025 redevelopment derelict farmhouse planning greenbelt somerset barns safety conservation housing The owners of Halfway Farm, a derelict and overgrown farmhouse situated between Chew Magna and Pensford in Somerset, have lodged their seventh planning application to redevelop the site. The farmhouse, described by the owners … Read More