Two Yeovil Car Parks Safeguarded from Housing in Revised Town Centre Masterplan Thursday, February 12, 2026 yeovil carparks masterplan housing somerset development consultation planning localgovernment community Two important car parks in Yeovil will now be preserved from future housing developments following the approval of the updated town centre masterplan by Somerset Council. Between September and November 2025, Somerset Council … Read More
Thousands of New Homes in Somerset Could Begin Construction from November 2026 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset housing development phosphates environment planning construction pollution regulation realestate Plans for thousands of new homes in Somerset, long stalled due to a phosphates pollution crisis, could finally move forward starting November 2026. The issue, which has affected planning permissions across the region, centers … Read More
Crowdfunder Launched for Judicial Review to Halt Castle Cary Housing Development Tuesday, February 10, 2026 castlecary housing judicialreview abri unexplodedbomb planning community wwii development crowdfunding A proposed housing development in Castle Cary faces potential halt as local opposition mounts through a crowdfunded judicial review campaign. The Yarlington Housing Association, now merged into Abri, secured permission in … Read More
More Than 1,600 Sites Under Review for New Housing in Somerset Monday, February 9, 2026 somerset housing localplan development planning helaa consultation phosphates infrastructure sustainability Somerset Council is actively reviewing over 1,600 potential sites for new housing developments as it works to establish a new Local Plan for the county. Since taking over planning responsibilities in April 2023, the council … Read More
More than 1,600 Sites Under Review for New Homes in Somerset Monday, February 9, 2026 somerset housing localplan development helaa planning phosphates consultation homes landuse Somerset Council is considering over 1,600 potential sites for new housing developments as it embarks on creating a comprehensive new Local Plan. This plan will replace outdated frameworks inherited from former county and … Read More
Minehead Seafront Arcade Expansion Approved Again After Council Error Saturday, February 7, 2026 minehead arkade planning expansion publictoilets somerset arcade council pinball development Minehead’s popular seafront arcade, The Arkade, has won planning approval for expansion for the second time, correcting a previous administrative oversight. Located on Warren Road near Minehead’s heritage railway … Read More