Plans to build 122 homes on a disused playing field in Cheltenham have stirred up strong opposition from local residents. Despite concerns over traffic, road safety, pollution, and privacy, Aster Homes has been granted permission to construct the new housing estate on the Folley in Swindon Road, owned by the University of Gloucestershire. The site, previously used for British Universities and Colleges Sport fixtures, is set to include a mix of social rented and share ownership properties. However, objections were raised over the loss of green space, impact on wildlife, and insufficient local infrastructure. The scheme’s approval has sparked a debate over the benefits of affordable housing versus the potential environmental and community impacts.