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- 1High Court ruling allows houses on floodplains despite failed safety test●Oh dear, loophole or intended policy it does look as though we really do not get risk very well do we? https://www. theg
A High Court decision means houses can be built on floodplains in North Somerset, near Yatton, even where developments fail a flood safety test. Critics say the ruling exposes either a loophole or an intentional gap in planning policy, and argue it shows governments and developers still fundamentally misunderstand how to handle flood risk as climate pressures grow.
- 2High court allows housebuilding on floodplains despite safety test failure●Houses can be built on floodplains despite failing safety test, says high court https://www.theguardian.com/politics/202
The High Court has ruled that houses can be built on floodplains even where developments fail a safety test, in a case concerning proposed development in Yatton, North Somerset. The judgment is drawing attention from environment and planning commentators, who warn it could weaken flood-risk protections as housing pressure on vulnerable land grows.
- 3High Court ruling on floodplain development safety in North Somerset●Ridiculous judgement... https://www. theguardian.com/politics/2026/ sep/27/high-court-floodplains-development-safety-tes
The High Court has issued a judgment concerning the safety test for building development on floodplains in Yatton, North Somerset. Early reactions describe the ruling as ridiculous, with critics arguing it could weaken protections against building homes in areas at risk of flooding. The case touches on housing policy, planning law and climate adaptation concerns in England.
- 4Tom Abell hits 307 as Somerset draw with Surrey▼County Championship: Tom Abell scores 307 in Somerset's draw with Surrey
Somerset captain Tom Abell scored 307 runs against Surrey in a drawn County Championship match. The triple-century is a standout individual performance in English domestic cricket, drawing attention from fans and pundits for its rarity and the endurance required to reach the mark at first-class level.