Bridgwater’s Traffic Woes Set to Intensify Without Strategic Housing Development Planning, Councillor Warns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater traffic congestion housing development planning somerest council infrastructure transport Bridgwater faces escalating traffic congestion unless a more strategic approach is taken to the mounting housing developments, a local councillor has cautioned. The town’s housing growth is propelled by several major factors, … Read More
Somerset Site with Alleged Unexploded WWII Bomb Approved for 27 New Homes Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset castlecary wwii bomb planning affordablehousing development construction abri localhistory The contentious development of 27 new homes is set to proceed on a site in Somerset believed by some locals to contain an unexploded World War Two bomb. The Planning Inspectorate has granted approval, finalizing plans to … Read More
Homeowner’s Extension Sparks Objections Amid Mosque Rumours Monday, January 19, 2026 homeowners planning extensions weston-super-mare rumours religion construction approval objections localcouncil A planning application to expand a home in Weston-super-Mare was met with numerous objections after rumours circulated that the homeowner was “secretly building a mosque.” Ritesh Raj addressed North Somerset Council’s … Read More
Homeowner Faces Objections Over Rumor of 'Secret Mosque' During Home Extension Plans Monday, January 19, 2026 planning objections rumours mosque extension weston-super-mare misinformation religion council construction Ritesh Raj’s proposal to expand his bungalow at 101 Ebdon Road, Weston-super-Mare, was met with numerous objections fueled by unfounded rumors that he was “secretly building a mosque.” The planned development, which involved … Read More
200 New Homes Greenlit Near A303 in Somerset Following Public Vote Sunday, January 18, 2026 somerset ilchester housing a303 development planning affordablehousing community naturereserve section106 Plans for up to 200 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have officially been approved, nearly a year after councillors voted in favour of the development. The project, located near Ilchester, is spearheaded by the Young … Read More
200 New Homes Approved Near A303 in Somerset After Year-Long Planning Process Sunday, January 18, 2026 somerset ilchester housing development planning affordablehousing naturereserve infrastructure community section106 Plans to build up to 200 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have been officially approved, almost a year after local councillors voted in favour of the development. The site, near Ilchester, has been farmed by the Young … Read More