Parish News

The new Quantock Hills Management Plan 2019-24 is a significant document for protecting the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in to the future as it will set the agenda for the AONB team, Joint Advisory Committee and the wide range of Quantock partners for the next 5 years.

Thank you to everyone who commented on the first round of consultation earlier in the year, this draft plan responds to your concerns and suggestions. Follow this link to the Management Plan page of our website where you can download the draft and also take part in the consultation survey – https://www.quantockhills.com/qh-aonb-management-plan

Somerset Waste Partnership are currently advertising for drivers.  Further information is available here:

The Somerset Waste Partnership August 2018 Briefing is available here: SWP Briefing August 2018

Events Autumn 2018 A4 Poster

David Wilson Homes have amended their planning application in respect of the proposed development on Taunton Road. Full details are now available on the TDBC website by searching for the application using the reference number above. If you have any comments to make on the amended application please send them to TDBC as soon as possible. The Parish Council would also like to hear your views about the amended application, particularly in relation to the parcel of land now being allocated to a possible care home and also that, although nearly an acre is being set aside for a possible care home, the developer is still proposing to build 173 residential units. Please Email The Clerk (clerk@bishopslydeard.org)

The Parish Council has agreed a response to the Planning Application in respect of the proposed Taunton Road Development. A copy of the response is available here: Planning application response