Planning

Somerset launches ‘Call For Sites’ for housing and business development

SITES are now officially being sought for housing in Somerset. Somerset Council has launched a Call for Sites, which seeks…

The Wincanton Cobbler could see a new lease of life Picture: Google

New craft beer bar could be coming to Wincanton

WINCANTON could see a new craft beer bar open in the town if plans are approved. An application has been…

The plans were refused earlier this month Pictures: Google./LivedIn

Plans for nine houses in Gillingham refused

A PROPOSAL to build up to nine self-build houses at the edge of a Dorset town has been refused. Stroud-based…

The secure field would provide a space for owners to let their dogs off-lead

Secure dog walking area plans approved for Gillingham

DOG owners in Gillingham will have a new secure place to walk their four-legged friends following the approval of…

The former chapel in Hazelbury Bryan could be converted into a four-bed house. Picture: Google

House plan for former Vale village chapel building

A FORMER village chapel could be converted into a home if plans are approved. Woolley & Wallis, on behalf of…

Somerset Council hopes the area will become a popular focal point for the community Picture: Somerset Council

“State-of-the-art” amphitheatre set to open in Yeovil in January

AN amphitheatre-style space is set to open to the public in Yeovil in the New Year. The area at the…

Nine houses proposed at “irreplaceable” parkland in Gillingham

A PROPOSED self-build housing development in Gillingham has been objected to by the town council over concerns it would…

107 “high-quality” homes in Shaftesbury are what town deserves, says developer

A DECISION to approve plans to build more than 100 homes in a North Dorset town has been praised…

An impression of how the new building at Halstock Ridge Vineyard could look. Picture: Greenspace/Dorset Council

New winery plans unveiled for farm site near Yeovil

A WINERY – including visitor centre and tasting space – could soon be developed near Yeovil. Plans have been submitted…

107 homes approved for Shaftesbury- despite concerns town has “reached its limit”

MORE than 100 homes can be built at the edge of Shaftesbury following the approval of plans. Persimmon Homes has…