Planning

Hmo

Council Rejects Controversial HMO Conversion Plan in Bath

Bath and North East Somerset Council has unanimously rejected plans to convert a three-bedroom prefabricated home in Twerton into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The proposal, submitted by developer Rivers …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

Bathrugby

Bath Rugby Stadium Plans Advance Amid Government Review

Last week, Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee voted to support Bath Rugby’s proposal to build a permanent 18,000-seat stadium on the city’s Recreation Ground, replacing the current temporary stands. …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Yeovil

Judicial Review Threatens 765-Home Expansion in Yeovil

The ambitious plan to build 765 new homes on the northern edge of Yeovil may be at risk due to a judicial review initiated by Mudford Parish Council. The Abbey Manor Group obtained outline planning permission from Somerset …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Yeovil

Judicial Review Threatens Future of 765-Home Yeovil Expansion

A major housing project on the outskirts of Yeovil, proposed to deliver 765 homes along with commercial space and community facilities, is facing serious obstacles as a judicial review looms. The Abbey Manor Group secured …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

Aldi

Aldi Proposes New Supermarket Development in Melksham

Budget supermarket giant Aldi has submitted a planning application to build a new store in Melksham, aiming to replace its existing, smaller supermarket on Beanacre Road. The proposed site is the former Countrywide store …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Chard

Chard’s New Primary School Set to Open Beside Holyrood Academy

Somerset Council has confirmed that Chard’s new primary school will be constructed adjacent to the town’s existing secondary school, Holyrood Academy. This announcement clarifies longstanding plans associated with the Chard …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Taunton

Flats Plans for Taunton Riverside Site Officially Abandoned

Plans to construct up to 50 new flats on Taunton’s riverside have been officially abandoned, local developer Acorn Homes confirmed this week. The site, formerly occupied by the Poundstretcher store on Bridge Street (A3027), …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Bath

Bath Rugby Stadium Plans Face Key Council Decision

Today marks a pivotal moment for Bath Rugby as the Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee reviews the club’s proposal to construct an 18,000-seat stadium on the Recreation Ground, located in the heart of …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read