Housing Developments
Read all the news from Homes in Somerset's Development Team and our projects across Somerset
Exciting news from our development team
Find out about the big projects being undertaken by our team at Homes in Somerset and keep up to date with the latest news.
Rainbow Way, Minehead
The first council homes to come to Minehead in 30 years, the Rainbow Way Development officially opened in January 2026, and was nominated for an award for its sustainability credentials.
Penlea House, Bridgwater
Thirty social housing apartments are being built on Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, following a deal between Sedgemoor District Council and contractors Classic Builders.
Charlton Adam Development
This high end development coming to Charlton Adam thanks to Grove Development, will see the first council houses in the east of Somerset for 30 years.
North Taunton Woolaway Project
The North Taunton Woolaway Project commenced back in 2017, overseen by Somerset Council. The management of the development is now with Homes in Somerset and the proposed scheme will provide between 227 and 230 new build homes, refurbishing 27 existing council homes through a phased approach.
Sydenham Garages
The project looked to identify garages that were being underused and found sites including two off Avalon Road, one of Saxon Green, and one off Chamberlin Avenue, where existing garages could be demolished and replaced with 14 highly efficient homes.
Bigwood Estate, Bridgwater
Affordable, sustainable and multi-functional homes that will support adults with learning disabilities, families and individuals across Bridgwater were officially opened by the Leader of Somerset Council Bill Revans.
Cllr Revans was joined by fellow councillors, HiS staff and board members to cut the ribbon for the official opening of the £4.3 million development at the old Bigwood and Staple Printworks site.
Oxford Inn, Taunton
Two zero carbon houses and six flats, this £2.3million scheme was delivered by Plymouth-based contractor Classic Builders.
The site was occupied by a vacant public house (The Oxford Inn) which was owned by the Housing Revenue Account.
All the homes are let as general needs housing at affordable rent.
Built to very high levels of building insulation, fabric performance and air tightness, energy efficient heating, hot water and ventilation systems and the provision of solar photovoltaic panels.
Cricketers Farm, Nether Stowey
This £3 million contract is to provide affordable rental housing with development company Strongvox Homes for 16 new homes on land at Cricketers in Nether Stowey.
Chichester Close Communal Hall Refurb
Funding from Homes in Somerset and Somerset Council allowed for the Communal Hall at Chichester Close to be completely transformed into a hub where the community can come together.