New Rural Cycling Route to Connect Growing West Somerset Communities Tuesday, November 18, 2025 cycling routing development somerset trail walking connectivity infrastructure community planning Plans are underway to enhance connectivity between the expanding communities of Watchet and Williton in west Somerset with a new walking and cycling route. The two settlements, separated by only a few fields, have both seen … Read More
New GP Surgery Near M5 Set to Begin Construction in Summer 2026 Monday, November 17, 2025 northpetherton housing healthcare development surgery somerset m5 construction community planning Construction on a new medical centre near the M5 in Somerset could commence as early as summer 2026, pending approval of a proposed housing development. North Petherton has seen substantial residential growth recently, with … Read More
Planning Approved for 323 New Homes in Bridgwater, Somerset Thursday, November 13, 2025 bridgwater housing development somerset persimmon planning affordable community infrastructure sustainability Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has secured planning approval to build 323 new homes in Bridgwater, Somerset. The Somerset Council’s North Area Planning Committee has granted permission for a hybrid application covering both … Read More
Decision Made on Bid for 323 New Homes in Bridgwater, Somerset Thursday, November 13, 2025 bridgwater development housing planning somerset persimmon construction education sustainability infrastructure Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has successfully received planning permission for 323 new homes in Bridgwater, Somerset. The approval was granted by Somerset Council’s North Area Planning Committee for a hybrid application that … Read More
Padel Courts Removed from Bath Sports Ground Plans Amid Noise Concerns Wednesday, November 12, 2025 padel bath sports noise planning council courts lansdown refusal recreation sport Plans to include padel courts in the major refurbishment of Odd Down Sports Ground in Bath have been dropped following concerns over noise disturbance. The initial proposal, which featured four padel courts, was rejected by … Read More
Regeneration of Bridgwater’s Historic Docks Compared to ‘Removing Asbestos’ Monday, November 10, 2025 bridgwater docks regeneration infrastructure silt marina planning swingbridge cycling somerset The ambitious regeneration of Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks has been likened to “removing asbestos” due to unforeseen challenges beneath the surface. With £5.2 million allocated from the government-funded … Read More