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Watchet residents push for paper mill site regeneration

Local community members have united to champion the redevelopment of the historic Wansbrough paper mill into housing.

By The TEA Editorial Desk · 30 August 2026

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In the harbour town of Watchet, Somerset, residents are calling for a new lease of life for the former Wansbrough paper mill. The site, which served the area from 1652 until its closure in 2015, has remained largely vacant for over a decade.

Supporters of the plan hope to see the prominent industrial site transformed into much-needed residential accommodation, potentially turning the long-standing eyesore into a vibrant feature of the town.

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