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
Village Near Somerset to Gain 88 New Homes After Approval Monday, July 14, 2025 holt housing development planning somerset bewleyhomes community greenspace parishcouncil wiltshire Bewley Homes has received planning permission to develop 88 new houses on the edge of Holt, situated between Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham. The approval followed thoughtful revisions to the original plans, which faced … Read More
Public Footpath Rerouted to Bypass Family Home Extension Friday, July 11, 2025 footpath planning heritage footpathdiversion privacy council westbury footpathtourism footpathrights publicaccess A long-standing public footpath that runs directly through a family home at Clanger Farm, north of Westbury, is set to be officially diverted following a unanimous council decision. In 2023, the owners secured permission to … Read More