Somerset Village to Expand with 350 New Homes Amid Flooding and Traffic Concerns Wednesday, May 21, 2025 williton somerset housing development flooding traffic renewableenergy planning lovellhomes a39 A major housing development is underway in the Somerset village of Williton, with plans approved for 350 new homes despite ongoing concerns about flooding, traffic congestion, and renewable energy use. The Wyndham Estate … Read More
Lidl Resubmits Controversial Store Plans for East Bath Wednesday, May 21, 2025 lidl bath planning supermarket traffic environment biodiversity community jobs development Lidl has submitted a fresh planning application to build a supermarket on the east side of Bath, reviving a debate that stirred strong reactions earlier this year. Although the budget supermarket chain withdrew its initial … Read More
Swindon Speedway Fans Back Enhanced Studley Grange Motorsports Hub Plans Wednesday, May 21, 2025 swindon speedway studleygrange motorsports parking wiltshire consultation facilities community planning sport Plans for the Studley Grange Motorsports Hub in Wiltshire have been significantly improved following strong public support, with enhancements including expanded parking, better access, and upgraded visitor amenities. Swindon … Read More
Luxury Lodges Set to Transform Former Somerset Quarry Tuesday, May 20, 2025 luxury somerset quarry lodges development planning environment tourism construction recreation A disused quarry in Somerset is on track to become a luxury holiday retreat featuring nearly 150 timber lodges. Located on Bector Lane near Stoke St. Michael, between Shepton Mallet and Radstock, the Cookswood gated community … Read More
Solar Farm Opponents Rally with Protest Walk Against Massive Development Plans Monday, May 19, 2025 solar protest campaign wilts renewable infrastructure community environment planning energy Residents of north Wiltshire are mobilizing to oppose a vast solar farm proposed by international developer Island Green Power. Covering an expansive 2,220 acres across six sites near Hullavington, Stanton St Quintin, … Read More
New Wetherspoons Set to Open in Historic Bath Building Following Planning Approval Saturday, May 17, 2025 wetherspoons bath pubs historic architecture johnwood listedbuilding georgestreet planning openinghours Wetherspoons has received planning approval to transform a historic building in Bath into its second pub in the city, although an official opening date has yet to be announced. Bath and North East Somerset Council has given … Read More