New Campsite Proposal Near M5 Faces Planning Hurdles Thursday, December 25, 2025 campsite planning appeal m5 taunton somerset development environment phosphates biodiversity The future of a proposed campsite near the M5 motorway between Taunton and Trull remains uncertain as the Planning Inspectorate prepares to decide on a new appeal slated for early next year. Anthony Ormerod initially sought … Read More
New Campsite Appeal Near M5 Advances Amid Environmental Concerns Thursday, December 25, 2025 campsite planning appeal somerset environment phosphates biodiversity development taunton m5 A decision is expected in early 2026 regarding the approval of a new campsite located between Taunton and the M5 motorway. The proposed development sits on Dipford Road in Trull parish, roughly halfway between the village … Read More
Council to Invest £607,000 in Wellington Cycle Link Ahead of New Railway Station Launch Tuesday, December 23, 2025 somerset wellington cycling infrastructure transport council railway development activetravel planning Somerset Council has confirmed it will allocate up to £607,000 to develop a new cycling link in Wellington, ensuring it is ready before the town’s new railway station opens. This strategic investment is part of a broader plan … Read More
Nearly 70 New Homes Set to Transform Banwell, Somerset – Known as the UK's 'New Build Capital' Tuesday, December 23, 2025 banwell somerset newhomes taylorwimpey development sustainability community construction housing planning Banwell, a small Somerset village previously dubbed the UK’s “new build capital,” is preparing for significant expansion with nearly 70 new homes underway. Taylor Wimpey Bristol recently announced it is … Read More
Bath's UNESCO Status Prioritized Over Housing Needs, Labour Opposition Claims Monday, December 22, 2025 bath housing unesco labour development affordablehousing council community planning students Labour councillors in Bath and North East Somerset Council are calling for a thorough assessment of the economic implications tied to Bath’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status. They argue that the council’s current approach … Read More
New Homes on Somerset Levels Reserved for Locals, Council Confirms Saturday, December 20, 2025 somerset housing development planning localconnection othery rural council selfbuild policy Somerset Council has firmly decided that new houses planned for a small village on the Somerset Levels must be reserved for people with a genuine local connection. This ruling came in response to proposals from South West … Read More