Regeneration of Bridgwater’s Historic Docks Faces Complex Challenges, Compared to ‘Removing Asbestos’ Monday, November 10, 2025 bridgwater docks regeneration silt newtonlock marina cycling infrastructure planning liability The ambitious regeneration project for Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks has been likened to the challenge of “removing asbestos,” highlighting the unforeseen complexities involved. As formal plans … Read More
Taunton Housing Dispute Nearing Resolution After Eight Years Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing planning development gladman appeal phosphate infrastructure somerset council An eight-year planning dispute in Taunton is set to conclude after Christmas, with the final decision resting with the Planning Inspectorate. Gladman Developments has been seeking approval since November 2017 to construct … Read More
Eight-Year Taunton Housing Dispute Nears Resolution After Christmas Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing development gladman planning appeal somerset phosphate infrastructure affordablehousing A protracted planning dispute over a housing development in Taunton is set to reach a conclusion after more than eight years of delays. Gladman Developments has sought since November 2017 to construct homes on land adjacent … Read More
‘Stalled’ Bath city quarter plan set to progress with new council partnership Saturday, November 8, 2025 bath housing development council regeneration llp bathquays aequus planning construction Plans to develop a “vibrant new quarter” in central Bath, previously stalled, are poised to move forward as Bath and North East Somerset Council prepares to form a limited liability partnership (LLP) to build 96 homes in the … Read More
Plans for ‘Completely Inappropriate’ Homes on Glastonbury Car Park Refused Friday, November 7, 2025 glastonbury housing planning somerset carpark mendip aster residents affordable development Somerset Council has narrowly rejected proposals to build six new homes on a Glastonbury car park, labeling the plans “completely inappropriate.” The controversial development would have replaced much-needed parking spaces … Read More
Plans for Homes on Glastonbury Car Park Rejected Amid Concerns Over Parking Loss Friday, November 7, 2025 glastonbury housing parking somerset planning aster council development residents affordablehousing Somerset Council has narrowly rejected proposals to build six homes on the Norbins Road car park in Glastonbury, deeming the plans “completely inappropriate.” The decision came after months of debate and strong opposition … Read More