Judicial Review Threatens Future of 765-Home Yeovil Expansion Monday, September 22, 2025 yeovil upmudford housing judicialreview development somerset flooding planning abbeymanor community 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 … Read More
Summer of Wildfires Sets Stage for Winter of Floods in Wiltshire Thursday, September 18, 2025 wildfires flooding climatechange wiltshire emergencies environment drainage riskmanagement planning community Wiltshire finds itself at the crossroads of two extreme seasons: a summer marked by rampant wildfires and a winter bracing for significant flooding. Torrential rains have already triggered localized flash flood warnings, but … Read More
Aldi Proposes New Supermarket Development in Melksham Thursday, September 18, 2025 aldi melksham supermarket retail planning construction jobs parking infrastructure expansion 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 … Read More
Chard’s New Primary School Set to Open Beside Holyrood Academy Thursday, September 18, 2025 chard somerset primaryschool holyroodacademy housing education development planning infrastructure council 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 … Read More
Flats Plans for Taunton Riverside Site Officially Abandoned Thursday, September 18, 2025 taunton riverside acornhomes flats development planning flooddefense urbanregeneration somerset construction 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), … Read More
Bath Rugby's 18,000-Seat Stadium Plan Gains Key Support from Council Wednesday, September 17, 2025 bathrugby stadium recreationground planning bathcouncil rugby urbandevelopment community heritage sportsdevelopment sport Bath and North East Somerset Council has taken a significant step toward the development of a new 18,000-seat stadium for Bath Rugby at the Recreation Ground, located in the heart of Bath. The council’s planning … Read More