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Plans for 750 New Homes on Green Belt Land Near Cheltenham Spark Outcry

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 cheltenham greenbelt housing planning environment traffic development conservation community opposition

A planning application to build approximately 750 new homes on green belt land north of Cheltenham has triggered significant opposition from local residents and officials. Submitted last month to Cheltenham Borough Council by planning consultancy tor&co, the proposal targets 40 hectares of designated green belt just outside Swindon Village. The site currently comprises two large agricultural fields and several smaller ones in active farming use. The development plan includes a mix of housing tenures, with affordable homes among them, and infrastructure enhancements like four new road access points, a children’s play area, informal recreational spaces, allotments, and a community orchard.