North Somerset's Legal Challenge Over Flood Zone Housing Development Overturned by High Court Monday, June 22, 2026 northsomerset floodzone planningpermission housingdevelopment highcourt persimmon yatton floodrisk affordablehousing biodiversity North Somerset Council’s high-profile legal attempt to block a housing development on flood plains has been overturned by the High Court. The decision marks a significant moment that could influence how future planning … Read More
Somerset Wedding Venue Expands Accommodation for Hinkley Point C Workers Saturday, May 30, 2026 somerset greenwayfarm hinkleypointc caravans weddingvenue accommodation planningpermission nuclearworkers bridgwater housing Greenway Farm, a popular wedding venue located on Skimmerton Lane near Bridgwater, Somerset, has secured planning permission to expand its accommodation facilities for workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. … Read More
Bristol Airport Criticized for Overlooking Impact on Bath and North East Somerset Villages Sunday, May 24, 2026 bristolairport expansion noise traffic bathandnortheastsomerset northsomerset flightpaths environmentalimpact publictransport planningpermission sport Bristol Airport faces criticism for failing to properly address the effects of its expansion on villages located just beyond a council boundary. While seeking planning approval from North Somerset Council to increase flights … Read More
Somerset Village’s Historic Pub Converts to Housing After Declining Use Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset milborneport tipplingphilosopher pubclosure housingdevelopment historicbuilding community planningpermission villagelife propertyconversion The historic Tippling Philosopher pub, a fixture on Milborne Port’s High Street since the 18th century, is set to become a residential development after closing at the end of 2024. Owners Dave and Diane Belcher, who have … Read More
Judicial Review Advances Over Controversial Castle Cary Housing Development Tuesday, March 3, 2026 castlecary judicialreview housingdevelopment affordablehousing planningpermission localresidents trafficimpact worldwarii communityopposition legalchallenge Efforts to challenge a controversial housing development in Castle Cary have progressed as a judicial review moves forward. In April 2019, the Yarlington Housing Association secured planning permission on appeal to build 27 … Read More
18 Affordable Homes Approved for Construction on Frome Town Centre Car Park Monday, February 9, 2026 frome affordablehousing somerset housingdevelopment socialhousing lowcarbon construction planningpermission stonewater mendip After nearly three years of delays, nearly 20 affordable homes are set to be built on the underutilised North Parade car park in Frome, Somerset. The site, located off North Hill Mews, was identified by Mendip District … Read More