Revised Plans Could Kickstart Construction of 295 Homes and New Stadium in Chard by Early 2027 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 chard housing development taylorwimpey stadium planning somerset construction football community sport Construction on nearly 300 new homes at Chard’s northern edge may commence as early as February 2027, pending approval of revised plans submitted by Taylor Wimpey. The development, originally granted outline planning … Read More
'Oppressive' 19-Bedroom HMO in Weston-super-Mare Approved by One Vote Monday, April 20, 2026 hmo weston-super-mare planning redevelopment grandcentralhotel housing council controversy regeneration accommodation In a tightly contested decision, councillors in Weston-super-Mare voted by a single vote to approve plans for a 19-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO), despite strong objections from council planning officers. The … Read More
'Oppressive' 19-Bedroom HMO in Weston-super-Mare Approved by Narrow Council Vote Monday, April 20, 2026 hmo planning weston-super-mare development redevelopment council voting housing grandcentral controversy In a tightly contested decision, North Somerset councillors voted 6-5 to approve the conversion of extensions at the derelict Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare into a 19-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). This … Read More
Incredible Aerial Images Reveal Progress on Somerset’s £4bn Gigafactory and New Ring Road Monday, April 20, 2026 gigafactory somerset construction infrastructure ringroad gravityzone agratas transportation development planning sport Construction is poised to commence on the first phase of a new ring road encircling Somerset’s ambitious £4 billion gigafactory, as planning permission has recently been granted. Agratas is spearheading the development of … Read More
Plans to Expand HMO on Busy Bridgwater Street Rejected Monday, April 20, 2026 hmo bridgwater overdevelopment planning housing somerset regeneration parking council development Local councillors have refused plans to expand a house of multiple occupation (HMO) on a busy residential street in Bridgwater. The application, submitted by Jotdale Properties in November 2025, sought to increase the … Read More
Plans to expand HMO in busy Bridgwater street refused Monday, April 20, 2026 bridgwater hmo planning overdevelopment residential parking somerset council hamp regeneration Local councillors have rejected plans to extend a house of multiple occupation (HMO) on Rhode Lane, a bustling residential street in Bridgwater. The proposed extension, submitted by Jotdale Properties in November 2025, aimed … Read More