Transport campaigners in Somerset have called on major developer Stonewater to incorporate a crucial segment of a walking and cycling route into their planned redevelopment of the Wells Rugby Club site on Charter Way. The …
Local councillors have approved plans to build nearly 30 new homes close to Cheddar Reservoir, raising concerns over localised flooding in the area. Bellway Homes South West is currently developing 60 homes at the Peregrine …
Up to 150 new homes could soon be built in Horton, a small Somerset village near the A303, following the release of initial development plans. Gleeson Land, a land promotion company, announced its intention in late June to …
Residents of Sidmouth, a seaside town in Devon, have voiced strong opposition to proposed restrictions that could outlaw building work on their properties. The East Devon District Council’s draft local plan includes the …
Wiltshire Council has unveiled a new strategy designed to protect the bat populations in West Wiltshire from the pressures of urban expansion. The Trowbridge and Westbury Bat Mitigation Strategy, discussed at the council’s …
Bewley Homes has received planning permission to develop 88 new houses on the edge of Holt, situated between Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham. The approval followed thoughtful revisions to the original plans, which faced …
A long-standing public footpath that runs directly through a family home at Clanger Farm, north of Westbury, is set to be officially diverted following a unanimous council decision. In 2023, the owners secured permission to …
Bristol City Council has formally opposed the latest proposal to expand Bristol Airport’s annual passenger capacity from 10.5 million to 15 million. While Labour councillors abstained and Conservatives supported the plan, the …
Lidl has unveiled proposals to build a new supermarket in the Somerset village of Cheddar. The German discount retailer aims to construct the store off the A371 Upper New Road, a site designated by Somerset Council for …
The development of a substantial solar farm in Somerset, capable of powering 18,000 homes, has taken a significant step forward with the submission of a planning application. Belltown Power has formally applied to North …
Revised proposals for a mixed-use development in North Petherton, Somerset, have passed their initial planning stage, paving the way for a new medical centre alongside new homes and a care facility. North Petherton has seen …
Plans to build up to 30 new homes in a village near Trowbridge are set to be reviewed this week. The Western Area Planning Committee at Wiltshire Council will meet on Wednesday, July 9, to vote on a proposal for housing …
Somerset Council is considering allocating new sites for gypsy and travellers in its forthcoming Local Plan, in hopes of reducing the frequency of unauthorised encampments across the county. Recent incidents—including a …
Plans to establish a farm shop and cafe at Home Farm in Burton Hill, Corston, near Malmesbury, are now in the hands of a planning inspector following a refusal by Wiltshire Council. Steve Baker submitted the application in …
Communities surrounding Corsham are coming together to oppose proposals for an enormous new data centre development. Ark Data Centres Ltd, already operating four facilities on the former MOD Corsham site and planning a fifth, …