Developers say plans include a school and a health centre, but an ambulance service raises concerns.

An inquiry will consider an appeal to build 475 homes after the council challenged the plans.

Persimmon Homes had proposed to create a footpath in place of a woodland buffer zone in Bideford.

Northumberland councillors say they need more powers to make developers follow planning regulations.

Developers want to build 26 homes in the village of Oakhill, near Shepton Mallet, in Somerset.

Persimmon built homes in Cheadle without permission - and residents now face "serious consequences".

Persimmon Homes is seeking permission to build 26 houses in Oakhill, near Shepton Mallet.

Persimmon Homes must start building 2,500 homes and three schools near Trowbridge by 31 March.