Plans to Expand HMO on Busy Bridgwater Street Rejected Monday, April 20, 2026 hmo bridgwater overdevelopment planning housing somerset regeneration parking council development Local councillors have refused plans to expand a house of multiple occupation (HMO) on a busy residential street in Bridgwater. The application, submitted by Jotdale Properties in November 2025, sought to increase the … Read More
West Country Landlord Wins Fight to Keep Giant St George’s Cross on Pub Friday, April 17, 2026 stgeorgescross moonrakers pewsey england conservation heritage planning sportsbar flag councildecision sport A landlord in the West Country has been given the green light to keep a giant St George’s Cross painted on the exterior of his pub, following a controversial planning debate. Jerry Kunkler, landlord of The Moonrakers Inn in … Read More
West Country Landlord Given Green Light to Keep Giant St George’s Cross on Pub Friday, April 17, 2026 stgeorgescross landlord pub englandflag heritage conservation pewsey planning sports controversy sport A West Country landlord has been granted permission to keep a massive St George’s Cross painted on the exterior of his pub, following a contentious debate with local authorities and residents. Jerry Kunkler, landlord of The … Read More
Bats Halt National Trust’s New Car Park Plans at Cheddar Gorge Friday, April 17, 2026 cheddar bats nationaltrust carpark conservation somerset wildlife planning erosion parking Plans for a new National Trust car park at Cheddar Gorge have been rejected due to concerns over the impact on local bat populations, much to the relief of wildlife advocates but dismay of motorists. In September 2023, the … Read More
Travellers’ Site Proposal Between Bridgwater and Highbridge Denied Over Flood Risk Friday, April 17, 2026 travellers floodrisk somerset planning gypsysites appeal environmental inspection floodzone development Plans to establish a new travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been officially refused due to significant flood risk concerns. John Paul Dolan submitted an application in December 2024 seeking permission to … Read More
Travellers’ Site Between Bridgwater and Highbridge Rejected Over Flood Risk Concerns Friday, April 17, 2026 travellers floodrisk planning somerset sedgemoor bridgwater highbridge development appeal floodzone Plans to establish a new travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been officially halted due to significant flood risk concerns. John Paul Dolan submitted an application in December 2024 to develop two … Read More