Octagon Theatre Revamp Delayed but Retains Strong Local Support Tuesday, October 14, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil somerset revamp dcms council tax planning funding Plans to revamp the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil face further delays, with the final business case unable to be submitted to the government until planning permission is granted—likely not before late 2026. Originally, Somerset … Read More
Potential HMO Ban Proposed for Central Trowbridge Amid Concerns Over Overdevelopment and Parking Tuesday, October 14, 2025 trowbridge hmo planning housing overdevelopment parking council residential regulation community Wiltshire Council’s western area planning committee is considering a potential blanket ban on converting houses near central Trowbridge into Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) without explicit planning permission. … Read More
Nearly 350 New Homes Proposed for Somerset’s Major Jurston Fields Development Near M5 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 somerset housing development wellington jurstonfields c.g.fry m5 phosphate planning affordablehousing A significant housing development near the M5 in Somerset could see nearly 350 new homes added if plans by developer C. G. Fry and Son Ltd. receive local council approval. The Jurston Fields project, located on A38 West … Read More
Somerset Town Faces Crisis as Plans for 325 New Homes Spark Local Outrage Monday, October 13, 2025 crewkerne somerset housing development traffic flooding infrastructure planning environment community A small Somerset town is on the brink of being overwhelmed by new housing proposals, local residents warn. Place Land Ltd., a company based in Cullompton, Devon, submitted plans in early September to build 325 new homes along … Read More
Nearly 300 More Homes Proposed for Bridgwater’s Western Edge Monday, October 13, 2025 bridgwater housing development centenaryheights cavannahomes planning somerset construction community infrastructure Plans have been unveiled for nearly 300 additional homes on the western edge of Bridgwater, potentially expanding the town’s housing stock significantly. Cavanna Homes South West Ltd. and Martin Grant Homes are progressing … Read More
Domino’s Pizza Plans Takeaway Next to Somerset Secondary School Sparks Concern Sunday, October 12, 2025 dominos cheddar takeaway somerset saxonsplace kingsacademy planning fastfood obesity education Domino’s Pizza is seeking approval to open a new takeaway outlet adjacent to Kings Academy in Cheddar, Somerset, raising concerns from the school community. If approved by Somerset Council’s planning committee north, … Read More