Climate Emergency Council Rejects Large Solar Farm Plan Over Landscape Concerns Sunday, September 28, 2025 climate solarfarm renewable greenbelt landscape planning bath council biodiversity environment Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has rejected a proposal for a major solar farm, despite the council’s ongoing commitment to addressing the climate emergency. The proposed solar farm, spanning 28.2 … Read More
Climate Emergency Council Rejects Large Solar Farm Amid Green Belt Concerns Sunday, September 28, 2025 solar renewables greenbelt planning climate landscape community biodiversity energy controversy Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has voted to block a major solar farm proposal, despite the council’s declaration of a climate emergency. The planned 28.2-hectare solar farm near the village of … Read More
Government Approves Bath Rugby’s New Stadium in City Centre Friday, September 26, 2025 bathrugby stadium planning government recreationground construction sports community localcouncil development sport Bath Rugby’s ambitious plan to build a new stadium in the heart of Bath has received a significant boost after the Government declined to call in the planning application, allowing the local council to proceed with granting … Read More
Speedway Return Dream at Abbey Stadium Faces Uncertain Future Friday, September 26, 2025 abbeystadium speedway swindon redevelopment housing gaminginternational planning sportsfacilities community motorsports sport The future of speedway and other sports at Abbey Stadium in north Swindon is under threat, as Gaming International, the stadium’s owner, has submitted planning applications that could transform the site beyond recognition. … Read More
Nearly 80 Homes Approved for Construction Near Somerset Beauty Spot Friday, September 26, 2025 wells somerset housing development planning affordable environment mendip appeal construction Plans for nearly 80 new homes on the edge of a cherished Somerset beauty spot have been approved following a successful appeal by Gladman Developments. Originally, the developer sought permission in 2020 to build up to 90 … Read More
Plans Approved for 180 New Homes on Farmland at Hilperton Edge Friday, September 26, 2025 housing development planning hilperton trowbridge traffic flooding affordable community wiltshire Wiltshire Council has approved plans to build 180 new homes on farmland near Trowbridge, despite strong local opposition and concerns from councillors. Barratt Homes submitted the application to develop the site at Maxcroft … Read More