Updated Plans Submitted for 47 New Homes on Wells’ Western Edge Thursday, June 18, 2026 wells housing development planning somerset acorn affordable infrastructure community transport Revised plans have been submitted for a development of 47 new homes on the western edge of Wells, following changes in local planning policy that opened the door for approval. In August 2023, Wells LVA LLP and Little Burcott … Read More
Iron Age Settlement Discovery Threatens Housing Development Plans in Somerset Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ironage archaeology somerset housing radstock settlement heritage excavation preservation planning Plans to build 115 homes on the outskirts of Radstock, Somerset, have been put on hold following the remarkable discovery of a substantial Iron Age settlement in the small village of Haydon. Archaeologists have uncovered … Read More
Minehead Loses Its Only Post Office as Co-op Store Closes After 42 Years Tuesday, June 16, 2026 minehead co-op postoffice closure community southwest retail planning services residents After 42 years serving the community, the Co-op store on The Avenue in Minehead has closed its doors for good as of June 13, 2024. This closure marks the end of an era and leaves the town without its only remaining Post … Read More
Plans Unveiled for 250 New Homes Near Somerset’s King's Cliff Woodland Monday, June 15, 2026 homes somerset northpetherton development housing affordablehousing community planning woodland landscaping Plans have been revealed for up to 250 new homes near the scenic King’s Cliff forest walk in Somerset, pending approval. The development, proposed by Barwood Land, is located on Shovel Lane, less than a mile from the … Read More
250 New Homes Proposed Near Popular Somerset Woodland with Community Orchard Included Monday, June 15, 2026 housing somerset development northpetherton woodland affordable landscaping community planning orchard Plans have been revealed for up to 250 new homes near a well-loved stretch of woodland in Somerset, close to the King’s Cliff forest walk in the Quantock Hills. The proposed development by Barwood Land on Shovel Lane is … Read More
Somerset Village Raises £30,000 in One Week to Challenge Housing Plans on 'Green Wedge' Sunday, June 14, 2026 somerset trull housing development greenwedge community legalfight planning appeal crowdfunding Residents of Trull, a small village in Somerset, have rallied together to oppose plans for building 125 homes on a cherished local ‘green wedge.’ In just one week, the community successfully raised over £30,000 to … Read More