Securing the Future of Taunton’s Southern Green Wedge Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton greenwedge somerset planning housing conservation localplan cycling footpaths urbansprawl A crucial green wedge shielding Taunton from encroaching development at its southern edge may soon have its future firmly secured as part of Somerset’s forthcoming Local Plan. The existing Taunton Deane Core Strategy, … Read More
Transport Campaigners Urge Developer to Deliver Vital ‘Missing Link’ in Wells Walking and Cycling Route Thursday, July 17, 2025 wells strawberryline cycling walking transport development somerset pathway planning sustainability Transport campaigners in Somerset have called on major developer Stonewater to incorporate a crucial segment of a walking and cycling route into their planned redevelopment of the Wells Rugby Club site on Charter Way. The … Read More
New Homes Approved Near Cheddar Reservoir Amid Flooding Concerns Wednesday, July 16, 2025 cheddar somerset housing development flooding planning affordable construction infrastructure community Local councillors have approved plans to build nearly 30 new homes close to Cheddar Reservoir, raising concerns over localised flooding in the area. Bellway Homes South West is currently developing 60 homes at the Peregrine … Read More
Somerset Village Near A303 Proposed for 150 New Homes Tuesday, July 15, 2025 somerset housing development a303 horton gleesonland planning affordablehomes construction expansion Up to 150 new homes could soon be built in Horton, a small Somerset village near the A303, following the release of initial development plans. Gleeson Land, a land promotion company, announced its intention in late June to … Read More
South West Seaside Town Residents Oppose Proposed Coastal Development Ban Tuesday, July 15, 2025 sidmouth coastalerosion ccma development planning propertyrights beachmanagement eastdevon localgovernment communityopposition Residents of Sidmouth, a seaside town in Devon, have voiced strong opposition to proposed restrictions that could outlaw building work on their properties. The East Devon District Council’s draft local plan includes the … Read More
New Bat Mitigation Strategy Aims to Safeguard Wildlife Amidst Urban Growth Monday, July 14, 2025 bats conservation urbanization wildlife housing mitigation planning wiltshire biodiversity development Wiltshire Council has unveiled a new strategy designed to protect the bat populations in West Wiltshire from the pressures of urban expansion. The Trowbridge and Westbury Bat Mitigation Strategy, discussed at the council’s … Read More