Second Judicial Review Initiated Over Controversial 130-Home Development Near Somerset-Dorset Border Monday, June 30, 2025 housing development judicialreview somerset dorset planning henstridge roadsafety legal davidwilsonhomes The fate of a housing development near the Somerset-Dorset border remains uncertain as a second judicial review has been launched. In November 2018, the Planning Inspectorate granted outline permission to Gladman Developments … Read More
Thousands of New Homes Planned in Green Belt Expansion Approved by North Somerset Council Monday, June 30, 2025 northsomerset greenbelt housing development planning bristol localplan infrastructure government environment North Somerset Council has approved plans that could see thousands of new homes built on green belt land, marking a significant expansion of housing in the area around Bristol. Despite a strong desire to preserve the green … Read More
Staplegrove Road Widening to Unlock 1,600 New Homes in Taunton Friday, June 27, 2025 taunton staplegrove housing infrastructure roadworks development planning construction somerset bloorhomes Staplegrove Road, a key route in Taunton, is set for significant widening to enable the development of over 1,600 new homes as part of the Staplegrove urban extension. This major project will deliver 1,628 homes, employment … Read More
Somerset MP Urges Compensation for Businesses Impacted by M5 Roadworks Wednesday, June 25, 2025 m5 somerset roadworks compensation business infrastructure planning transport government rural A Somerset MP is pressing the government to provide fair compensation to businesses losing revenue due to prolonged roadworks near Junction 26 of the M5 and the Chelston Link Road, currently closed for a £5.7 million upgrade. … Read More
Revised Plans Submitted for 180 Homes on Prime Somerset Field Wednesday, June 25, 2025 somerset housing development planning midsomernorton persimmon sustainability affordable infrastructure localplan Persimmon Homes Wessex has submitted revised plans for 180 new homes on a highly regarded site near Midsomer Norton, described by Councillor Philip Ham as “one of the best fields in Somerset.” The site, located on … Read More
Crewkerne Residents Face Long Wait for Safer Route to Town Centre Amid Housing Development Monday, June 23, 2025 crewkerne woolgardens taylorwimpey linkroad infrastructure housingdevelopment pedestriansafety somerset planning traffic New residents moving into the Wool Gardens housing development in Crewkerne are facing an extended period of inconvenient travel through a busy industrial estate to access the town centre. The project, led by Taylor Wimpey … Read More