New Housing Development Approved for Growing Somerset Village Tuesday, July 22, 2025 somerset coleford housing development planning appeal affordable landscape transport sustainability A significant boost is coming to the small Somerset village of Coleford, where plans for 75 new homes have been approved following a successful appeal by developer Rainier Developments Ltd. Situated midway between Frome, … Read More
Construction of Wellington Station Spine Road Delayed Until Christmas Tuesday, July 22, 2025 wellington spineroad construction developer planning somerset infrastructure railway delay transport Construction on the spine road leading to Wellington’s new railway station is now expected to start by Christmas, according to the developer, West of England Developments (Taunton) Ltd. Initially anticipated to begin in … Read More
Lidl’s Bath Store Proposal Faces Setback Amid Local Opposition Monday, July 21, 2025 lidl bath traffic greenfield planning transport local councillors greenspace development Lidl’s plans to develop a new store on the greenfield site at Lambridge meadow in Bath have encountered significant delays. This follows resistance from local councillors and transport authorities worried about traffic … Read More
Unique Brutalist Church in Batheaston Set for Demolition Amid Controversy Monday, July 21, 2025 brutalism architecture batheaston church demolition heritage conservation diocese planning controversy The Church of the Good Shepherd, an unusual brutalist church in Batheaston, is slated for demolition without a vote from councillors, despite calls from the council’s own conservation officer to grant it local listing status. … Read More
Revised Plans Proposed for 361 New Homes Near M5 in Bridgwater Monday, July 21, 2025 bridgwater keepmoat housing construction development somerset affordable planning homes infrastructure Construction could commence within the next 12 months on over 350 new homes near the M5 motorway in Bridgwater, pending approval of revised plans submitted by Keepmoat Homes and housing association LiveWest. Originally, … Read More
Bristol Airport Expansion: Mayor Helen Godwin Outlines Her Position Monday, July 21, 2025 bristol airport expansion helengodwin planning environment economy transport government climate Helen Godwin, the West of England Metro Mayor, has recently clarified her stance on the contentious proposal to expand Bristol Airport, a move that could significantly influence the airport’s future. The expansion plans aim … Read More