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
Bath Rugby Stadium Sparks Division as Plans Receive Approval Wednesday, September 17, 2025 bath bathrugby recreationground stadium planningpermission heritage unesco rugby community controversy sport The controversial plans for an 18,000-seat stadium at Bath’s Recreation Ground have generated a sharp divide across the city following the council planning committee’s decisive 8-1 vote in favor. Bath Rugby’s … Read More
TV Star Josie Gibson's Somerset Eco-Retreat Faces Planning Hurdles Wednesday, August 27, 2025 josiegibson somerset ecoretreat greenbelt planningpermission renovation environmentalimpact itv ruralliving sustainabledesign Josie Gibson, the popular This Morning presenter and former Big Brother winner, is facing challenges with her ambitious project to transform her £1.1 million Somerset cottage into a stunning, eco-friendly retreat. The … Read More
James Bond Favourite Aaron Taylor-Johnson Set to Win Planning Approval for Somerset Farmhouse Courtyard Sunday, July 6, 2025 aarontaylorjohnson jamesbond somerset listedbuilding planningpermission biodiversity conservation architecture filmdirector localcouncil Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the leading contender to be the next James Bond, is on course to win a planning approval for alterations to the courtyard of his Grade II listed farmhouse in Somerset. The actor and his film director … Read More
Bath Rugby's Controversial East Stand to Remain for Two More Summers Friday, June 13, 2025 bathrugby recreationground bath planningpermission eaststand community rugby heritage stadium controversy sport Bath Rugby will be permitted to keep its often-criticized east stand on the Recreation Ground for the summers of 2025 and 2026, extending a temporary arrangement that has long divided local residents and the rugby club. The … Read More