Farm Shop and Cafe Gain Approval to Expand Car Park onto Agricultural Land Despite Planning Officer Objections Monday, May 26, 2025 farmshop carpark planning agriculture countryside development southgloucestershire cotswolds localbusiness landscape South Gloucestershire councillors have unanimously approved the expansion of a car park onto an agricultural field at Tolldown Farm, Dyrham, to support a new farm shop and cafe near Bristol — going against the recommendations … Read More
Our Towns Are Being Overtaken by an Amorphous Blandness That Has Neither Character Nor Soul Friday, May 23, 2025 towns development heritage community housing market westcountry planning identity decline Nearly 25 years ago, I wrote about the bustling life of West Country market towns—places alive with farmers, artisans, and vibrant communities. I traveled through more than 40 towns in Somerset, Devon, Dorset, and Cornwall, … Read More
Extra Care Apartments Approved for Burnham-on-Sea After Successful Appeal Friday, May 23, 2025 burnham-on-sea care planning appeal extracare development somerset retirement construction housing New extra care apartments are set to be built at Beaufort Park in Burnham-on-Sea following a successful appeal against previous planning refusals. Beaufort Park Ltd., a subsidiary of Agincare, initially sought permission in … Read More
Former Somerset Primary School Site Approved for New Homes and Offices Thursday, May 22, 2025 somerset bridgwater redevelopment housing affordablehomes planning environment flooding canal infrastructure The former Somerset Bridge Primary School site in Bridgwater is set to be transformed into a new development comprising homes and office space, following a recent approval by Somerset Council’s planning committee north. … Read More
Fight launched to stop 190 homes being built in flood zone Thursday, May 22, 2025 flooding planning development housing yatton floodzone localplan northsomerset appeal persimmon North Somerset Council has taken its fight to the High Court in a bid to overturn a planning inspector’s decision allowing the construction of 190 homes on flood-prone land in Yatton. The contested site lies within flood zone … Read More
Historic Uphill Grange to be Transformed into Luxury Residences Wednesday, May 21, 2025 uphillgrange westonsupermare restoration heritage architecture development planning apartments conservation housing Uphill Grange, an elegant mansion perched on the edge of Weston-super-Mare, is on the verge of a stunning revival. Originally constructed in 1790 and formerly known as Macready House, the building has witnessed a rich … Read More