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
60 New Homes Planned for Growing Somerset Village Near A303 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 somerset village a303 development housing planning community environment affordable expansion An outline planning application has been submitted by Sparkford II LVA LLP for the construction of up to 60 new homes in a developing village located near the A303. The proposal, which aims to extend the existing estate road … Read More
Proposal for 75 New Homes Near M5 Business Park Revealed Thursday, April 3, 2025 homes development proposal m5 business park planning housing wellington somerset The public disclosure of plans for an additional 75 homes near a business park adjacent to the M5 motorway has put the spotlight on the potential expansion in the area. Little Jurston Farm, situated on the A38 West Buckland … Read More
Controversy Surrounds Approval of New Bath Dump Wednesday, April 2, 2025 bath council dump recycling approval locals controversy planning facility waste The Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering plans for a new household waste recycling facility in the west of Bath, which has sparked controversy among locals. The proposed facility at Locksbrook Road aims to … Read More