Housing Developments
Read all the news from Homes in Somerset's Development Team and our projects across Somerset
Find out about the big projects being undertaken by our team at Homes in Somerset and keep up to date with the latest news.
Our current developments
We are passionate about building sustainable, fit-for-the-future and strong communities by providing high-quality council homes at genuinely affordable prices that local people can access, in the places they need and want to live.
We have adopted a joint Social Housing Development Strategy between ourselves and Somerset Council, and this opens the way to reaching an ambitious 580 new council homes by March 2031.
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.
North Taunton Woolaway Project
The North Taunton Woolaway Project commenced back in 2017, overseen by Somerset Council and has been completed in phases. The management of the development has been handed over to us at Homes in Somerset and we will share all our development news on our website.
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.
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.
Completed developments
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.
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.
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.
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.