Planning

Development

Somerset Developers Urged to Invest in Local Communities

Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched a six-week public consultation, inviting residents and stakeholders to share their views on how developers should contribute more significantly to community infrastructure. …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Mosque

Mosque Expansion Planning Comments Removed Amid Racism Concerns

North Somerset Council has taken the unusual step of removing all public comments from its planning portal regarding a mosque expansion application in Weston-super-Mare, following an influx of offensive and racist objections. …

By Tommy Wathen · · 3 min read

Appeal

Appeal Lodged to Build 24 New Homes Near Glastonbury Tor

An appeal has been formally submitted to allow the construction of up to 24 new homes near Glastonbury Tor, despite a recent planning refusal. Elan Homes has been developing the Avalon estate, a project of 60 homes located on …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Bridgwater

225 New Homes Proposed for Bridgwater’s Southern Edge

Bridgwater’s southern edge is set to see the addition of over 200 new homes, as Bloor Homes South West advances its plans for the Bridgwater Gateway site. This development marks the latest phase in a decade of significant …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Taunton

Securing the Future of Taunton’s Southern Green Wedge

A crucial green wedge shielding Taunton from encroaching development at its southern edge may soon have its future firmly secured as part of Somerset’s forthcoming Local Plan. The existing Taunton Deane Core Strategy, …

By Tommy Wathen · · 3 min read