Padel Courts Removed from Bath Sports Ground Plans Amid Noise Concerns Wednesday, November 12, 2025 padel bath sports noise planning council courts lansdown refusal recreation sport Plans to include padel courts in the major refurbishment of Odd Down Sports Ground in Bath have been dropped following concerns over noise disturbance. The initial proposal, which featured four padel courts, was rejected by … Read More
Regeneration of Bridgwater’s Historic Docks Faces Complex Challenges, Compared to ‘Removing Asbestos’ Monday, November 10, 2025 bridgwater docks regeneration silt newtonlock marina cycling infrastructure planning liability The ambitious regeneration project for Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks has been likened to the challenge of “removing asbestos,” highlighting the unforeseen complexities involved. As formal plans … Read More
Regeneration of Bridgwater’s Historic Docks Compared to ‘Removing Asbestos’ Monday, November 10, 2025 bridgwater docks regeneration infrastructure silt marina planning swingbridge cycling somerset The ambitious regeneration of Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks has been likened to “removing asbestos” due to unforeseen challenges beneath the surface. With £5.2 million allocated from the government-funded … Read More
Taunton Housing Dispute Nearing Resolution After Eight Years Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing planning development gladman appeal phosphate infrastructure somerset council An eight-year planning dispute in Taunton is set to conclude after Christmas, with the final decision resting with the Planning Inspectorate. Gladman Developments has been seeking approval since November 2017 to construct … Read More
Eight-Year Taunton Housing Dispute Nears Resolution After Christmas Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing development gladman planning appeal somerset phosphate infrastructure affordablehousing A protracted planning dispute over a housing development in Taunton is set to reach a conclusion after more than eight years of delays. Gladman Developments has sought since November 2017 to construct homes on land adjacent … Read More
‘Stalled’ Bath city quarter plan set to progress with new council partnership Saturday, November 8, 2025 bath housing development council regeneration llp bathquays aequus planning construction Plans to develop a “vibrant new quarter” in central Bath, previously stalled, are poised to move forward as Bath and North East Somerset Council prepares to form a limited liability partnership (LLP) to build 96 homes in the … Read More