Planning

Friday, July 25, 2025 development community infrastructure planning somerset consultation developers investment housing education

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. … Read More

Thursday, July 24, 2025 mosque planning weston-super-mare racism northsomerset community islam architecture council diversity

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. … Read More

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 appeal glastonbury housing development planning mendip tor somerset affordablehousing avalon

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 … Read More

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 somerton housing development somerset affordable railway planning infrastructure greenspace community

Plans have been revealed for the construction of up to 150 new homes immediately north of the proposed railway station site in Somerton, Somerset. The land east of Ricksey Lane has been earmarked for development following its … Read More

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 allotments planning greenbelt northsomerset roots agriculture community controversy sustainability conservation

After a prolonged and heated dispute, a highly divisive allotment project near Bristol has finally received full planning permission. Roots, a private allotment company, began transforming a meadow in North Somerset into 700 … Read More

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 bridgwater housing development bloor somerset planning construction realestate biodiversity infrastructure

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 … Read More