Villagers Unite to Save Their Beloved Britannia Inn from Demolition Wednesday, November 5, 2025 britannia pub community eastwells campaign planning development heritage ownership village The future of the Britannia Inn, the sole pub serving East Wells and neighbouring villages, hangs in the balance as locals mount an impassioned campaign to save this historic social hub from being converted into housing. The … Read More
Plans for 18 ‘Cramped and Awkward’ Homes in Somerset Town Rejected by Inspectors Tuesday, November 4, 2025 housing somerset planning countryside development environment sheptonmallet inspection phosphate conservation Plans to build 18 homes described as “cramped and awkward” in the growing Somerset town of Shepton Mallet have been officially rejected by planning inspectors. The original proposal, submitted in May 2022 by … Read More
Historic Former Somerset Mill to Become 46 New Homes Tuesday, November 4, 2025 vineybridgemill crewkerne somerset development heritage phosphates housing planning construction regeneration A housing developer is celebrating after plans to convert the historic Viney Bridge Mill in Somerset into 46 homes have been approved. The former mill, located just off A356 South Street in Crewkerne, was sold at auction in … Read More
Somerset Village to Gain 30 New Homes After Council's Appeal Is Overturned Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset housing development planning affordablehousing keintonmandeville council inspectorate environment infrastructure A small village in Somerset is set to receive 30 new homes after a planning appeal by Galion Homes was approved by the Planning Inspectorate. The development, located north of Church Street in Keinton Mandeville near … Read More
'Marmite' Stripes Spark Debate on Boutique Shopfront in Historic South West Town Monday, November 3, 2025 marmite boutique marlborough listedbuilding conservation highstreet shopfront planning wiltshire heritage A bold new look for Willow & Wolf, a fashion and homewares boutique in Marlborough, Wiltshire, has sparked a mix of admiration and controversy. Owner Isabella Wookey recently painted striking pink and brown stripes—dubbed … Read More
Bath Faces Unique Housing Challenge Amid UNESCO World Heritage Status Sunday, November 2, 2025 housing bath unesco heritage development planning conservation localplan affordability urbangrowth Bath, renowned worldwide for its Roman Baths and exquisite Georgian architecture, faces an exceptional challenge in addressing its housing crisis due to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This status extends … Read More