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Plans for nearly 100 new homes in Crewkerne have been thrown out due to concerns about the "cramped" layout and the safety of residents.

[recently moved from a three-tier system to a two-tier system](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/crewkerne-ilminster-school-reforms-go-6160439), and it was not yet apparent what effect this will have on existing children in the town and surrounding areas. Town clerk Katherine Sheehan said: "The town has a shortage of GPs, and the current surgery cannot manage patients from an additional 150 homes. "The town’s roads are very busy, especially Kithill and Cathole Bridge Road. [South Somerset District Council](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/south-somerset-district-council) has refused permission for this first phase, arguing the plans will result in "cramped over-development" with unsafe play areas. The existing public footpaths between Lang Road and the A356 Station Road will be maintained, providing the new residents with a direct pedestrian link to the railway station, which has hourly services to The council refused the plans through the dedicated power of its planning officers, rather than a public decision by its area west committee. [the Bunford Heights site](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/work-begins-brand-new-yeovil-2430177) on the A30 West Coker Road in Yeovil, and is currently constructing both [the Snowdon Grange development](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/expect-short-term-pain-long-2413583) on the A358 Tatworth Road in [Chard](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/chard) and [the Knights Meadow development](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/construction-begin-next-month-70-5861258) on the A357 Slades Hill in [Templecombe](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/wincanton). [Somerset](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/somerset)Levels and Moors" by [addressing any potential increase in phosphates from the new homes](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/phosphates-action-could-pave-way-7785484) - The development would have "a detrimental impact on the occupiers of existing residential properties", with the "overbearing" new properties overlooking the existing homes resulting in a loss of privacy - The planned density, layout and scale of the homes would "result in cramped over-development" which does not "adequately integrate" with the character of the local area The site lies north of the railway line and a short distance from Cathole Bridge Road - which forms part of a rat run between the railway station and [the A30 to Chard](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-motorists-face-26-mile-7924563), and has been branded a "death trap" by district councillors. [secured outline planning permission on appeal in July 2020](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/150-homes-built-crewkerne-death-4322846) to build up to 150 homes on land between Kithill and the railway line at the southern edge of [Crewkerne.](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/crewkerne) Tilia Homes Ltd., to whom the land was sold, [put forward detailed proposals in July 2022 for the first phase of the new development, comprising 89 properties](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/plans-89-homes-within-first-7391139).

Tickenham village hall could have space to run a table tennis club and have a second cheap venue to rent out if permission is granted, its trustees hope. In a ...

We are keen to maximise the village hall space to offer more activities for all.” [...] The space would also be used as an informal social venue for individuals as well as groups.” The extension would take up one parking space and would not interfere with the hall’s timber shingle roof. It will enable us to restart a table tennis club, attracting more young people to the village hall. A table tennis table that was kept in the hall had to be removed due to a lack of storage space. [North Somerset Council](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/north-somerset-council) for planning permission to build a small extension to the committee room at the back of the 1950s building.

A Go Fund Me appeal has been launched to replace cash stolen by a burglar who targeted a Nailsea pensioner in his own home. Eighty-six year-old Leonard John ...

A number of safeguarding actions are being undertaken to help protect the "As a result of this, John has now been left so terrified and frightened he doesn’t even want to leave his house. The burglary was reported to us at Nailsea The Go Fund Me appeal to raise £500 has been set up by a family friend and has already collected £315. The friend, Aaliyah said: “I am posting on behalf of John and his family. [victim](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/crime).” A Go Fund Me appeal has been launched to replace cash stolen by a burglar who targeted a Nailsea pensioner in his own home. [Police ](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/avon-and-somerset-police)Station a few hours after the incident.” [Police](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/crime) are investigating the incident and have carried out house to house inquiries and are checking footage from CCTV cameras in the area. On Tuesday the 17th of January John heard a knock on his door and thought it was his meal on wheels being delivered. Once inside the [burglary ](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/crime)that happened in Nailsea.