Somerset’s Smallest City to Welcome 100 New Homes and Cemetery Expansion Wednesday, October 29, 2025 wells housing development somerset planning affordable construction cemetery infrastructure ecology Somerset’s smallest city, Wells, is set to receive a significant boost in housing and community amenities following the approval of plans for 100 new homes and an expanded cemetery. The development, located south of Elm Close … Read More
Nearly 200 New Homes Proposed for North Petherton Near the M5 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 housing development somerset northpetherton gladman planning affordable consultation environment infrastructure Nearly 200 new homes may soon be built on the eastern edge of North Petherton, Somerset, close to the M5 motorway, pending approval of fresh development plans. Gladman Developments unveiled proposals in early May for a … Read More
Bristol Airport Expansion Sparks Debate Amid Climate and Economic Concerns Wednesday, October 29, 2025 bristol airport expansion climate economy netzero aviation pollution jobs planning Bristol Airport has defended its expansion plans, describing its role as “critical” to the regional economy, amid warnings from MPs that airport growth could jeopardize the UK’s net zero climate ambitions. A recent report by … Read More
‘Cherished Town’ Keynsham Battles Plans for Thousands of New Homes Tuesday, October 28, 2025 keynsham housing development localplan community opposition planning infrastructure council petition Residents of Keynsham are voicing strong opposition to proposed plans that could see thousands of new homes built around their town. As Bath and North East Somerset Council consults on its forthcoming Local Plan—which sets … Read More
Go-Ahead for Massive Solar Farm Spanning 40 Football Pitches Despite Concerns Monday, October 27, 2025 solar renewable wiltshire planning landscape community infrastructure biodiversity construction traffic A 13.5MW solar farm, covering an area equivalent to 40 football pitches, has been approved near Poulshot in Wiltshire, despite controversy surrounding its visual impact assessment. The development, proposed by Devizes Solar … Read More
Bath and North East Somerset May Enforce Stricter Environmental Rules for New Housing Developments Monday, October 27, 2025 biodiversity planning climate development environment sustainability housing bath bathnes localplan Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is poised to introduce some of the country’s most stringent environmental standards for new housing developments. Building on its pioneering stance in addressing the climate … Read More