The village has seen significant housing growth in recent years, with Linden Homes recently delivering the Hainbury Meadows development which has pushed the built-up boundary of the village further north. The family teased plans for 200 new homes north of Hainbury Meadows in May 2023, along with commercial space, a community hub, car parking and a large nature reserve reaching all the way to the dual carriageway. Somerset Council's planning committee south voted in favour of the plans in late-January 2025, despite opposition from the parish council and local residents. Of the 200 homes being delivered within the site, 70 will be affordable - meeting the council's target of 35 per cent affordable housing for any new development of ten homes or more within the former South Somerset area. Plannned site of 200 homes, employment land, community hub and nature reserve on the B3151 Somerton Road in Ilchester"Despite dozens of emails from myself, our solicitor and our planning consultant, we have got nowhere.

Source: Express January 13, 2026 16:00 UTC