Bats

Monday, February 23, 2026 beckham cotswolds pond planning lighting wildlife bats landscape development environment

David and Victoria Beckham have submitted fresh plans to install lighting around their distinctive “Love Island” pond in their Cotswold estate, taking care to protect local wildlife, particularly bats. The couple … Read More

Monday, February 23, 2026 beckham cotswolds pond planning wildlife bats lighting landscape development conservation

David and Victoria Beckham have submitted new planning applications to enhance lighting around their kidney-shaped pond—dubbed ‘Love Island’—in their sprawling Cotswolds estate, while ensuring minimal impact on local … Read More

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 badgers bats southgloucestershire oldlandcommon planning development environment wildlife conservation housing

Councillors from South Gloucestershire Council have voiced concerns about a proposed development of seven large houses in Oldland Common. The project, currently seeking planning permission, has raised alarms over potential … Read More

Friday, June 6, 2025 cheltenham tewkesbury elmspark planning police development infrastructure bats section106 gloucestershire

Cheltenham and Tewkesbury planners have faced sharp criticism for approving a large-scale housing development near the M5 without securing funding for local police services. Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner … Read More

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 flooding demolition cottage wellington hereford planning insurance ecology bats floodingrisk

A homeowner in Wellington, north of Hereford, is applying for permission to demolish his own property after relentless flooding rendered it uninsurable and uninhabitable. Nick Jones submitted planning application number … Read More