‘Green Wedge’ Near Taunton Protected as 125-Home Development Plan Rejected Friday, February 27, 2026 greenwedge taunton development planning community environment housing trull flooding sustainability Plans to build 125 homes on a cherished ‘green wedge’ near Taunton have been decisively rejected, preserving a vital landscape that prevents urban sprawl between Taunton and neighboring villages. The Taunton Deane Core … Read More
New Solar Farm Near Taunton Set to Power Thousands by Late 2027 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 solar renewable energy taunton somerset uniper sustainability climate construction agriculture A groundbreaking solar farm project near Taunton is poised to become operational by late 2027, promising clean energy for up to 10,500 homes across Somerset. Novus Renewable Services Ltd. secured planning approval from … Read More
New Industrial Units Planned in Major Somerset Development Tuesday, February 24, 2026 somerset williton industrial development housing commercial planning employment infrastructure sustainability Up to eleven new industrial units are set to be constructed on the outskirts of Williton, Somerset, as part of a significant mixed-use development. The Wyndham Estate initially received outline planning permission in November … Read More
Initial Plans Approved for New Solar Farm Near Somerset Sports Fields Thursday, February 19, 2026 solar somerset renewable energy biodiversity planning development village landscape sustainability Plans for a major solar farm near the sports fields in a growing Somerset village have received initial approval, paving the way for detailed proposals to move ahead. ILOS New Energy UK Ltd., a London-based developer, … Read More
Taunton’s New 'Park and Bus' Facility Now Open, Supporting 2,000-Home Orchard Grove Development Monday, February 16, 2026 taunton orchardgrove parkandbus housingdevelopment publictransport sustainability electricbuses somersetcouncil urbanexpansion infrastructure sport Taunton has unveiled its long-awaited ‘park and bus’ facility, designed to serve the growing Orchard Grove development on the A38. This new transport hub encourages residents to leave their cars behind and use … Read More
360 New Homes and Country Park Proposed Near Frome Rugby Club Sunday, February 15, 2026 frome housing development affordable community rugby park sustainability planning cycling sport Plans have been unveiled to build up to 360 new homes on land near Frome Rugby Football Club, pending approval from Somerset Council expected by this summer. The development, promoted by Barwood Land, involves approximately … Read More