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The 20 Largest Housing Developments Approved in Somerset for 2025 Friday, December 19, 2025 somerset housing development planning construction infrastructure phosphates appeals localplan communities Over the past year, Somerset has approved more than 3,600 new homes across its 20 largest development sites. Despite longstanding challenges—including pandemic disruptions, financial viability concerns, and environmental … Read More
Somerset Council Rejects Plans for Retirement Flats and New Co-op Store in Minehead Town Centre Friday, December 19, 2025 minehead retirement coop development planning somerset flats conservation design council Somerset Council has refused plans to build 35 retirement flats alongside a new Co-op store in the centre of Minehead. The proposals, submitted in March 2024, were a joint effort between The Co-operative Group Ltd. and … Read More
Screwfix to Open New Store at Minehead Industrial Estate Following Planning Approval Wednesday, December 17, 2025 screwfix minehead industrialestate employment retail planning construction somerset trade jobs Screwfix is set to establish a new store at Minehead industrial estate after receiving approval for its redevelopment plans. The renowned hardware and tools retailer, which boasts over 900 stores across the UK, Ireland, and … Read More
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Balancing GP Funding and Affordable Housing: A Somerset Council Dilemma Tuesday, December 16, 2025 somerset affordablehousing gpsurgery section106 cil developers funding infrastructure nhs planning Somerset Council faces a critical challenge as it tries to balance demands for increased GP funding with the need to deliver affordable housing. A councillor has cautioned that pushing developers for higher financial … Read More