Cheltenham’s New Housing Development Draws Criticism for ‘Prison-Block’ Design Monday, May 25, 2026 cheltenham arklecourt housing architecture regency civicsociety development urbandesign heritage construction A new housing development in Cheltenham has sparked controversy for its stark, block-like design, which some critics say resembles a Soviet-era prison complex. Wavensmere Homes received approval in 2024 to build 147 homes on … Read More
How Derelict Gloucester Site Looks Now Ahead of Major Million-Pound Regeneration Sunday, May 24, 2026 gloucester regeneration redevelopment construction urban development housing economy community transformation The once derelict site in Gloucester, which has stood unused for several years, is now on the cusp of a transformative regeneration. Although plans for a multi-million-pound redevelopment were approved three years ago, actual … Read More
Battle Over Street Lighting Ignites Debate in Alderton Village Wednesday, May 20, 2026 alderton streetlighting lightpollution rural development darkskies community planning safety opposition Plans to install street lighting in Alderton for the first time ever have sparked a heated debate over preserving the village’s treasured dark skies. Owl Homes Ltd has applied for planning permission to put up four … Read More
Battle lines drawn over street lights in Alderton Wednesday, May 20, 2026 alderton streetlighting lightpollution owlhomes rural darkskies development community planning safety Plans to install street lights in Alderton village for the first time have ignited a fierce debate over preserving its treasured dark skies. Owl Homes Ltd is seeking approval from Tewkesbury Borough Council to erect four … Read More
Regeneration Shifts to New City Centre Projects as Gloucester’s Forum Opens Tuesday, May 19, 2026 regeneration gloucester forum kingsquarter kingssquare development redevelopment masterplan urban citycenter Gloucester’s focus on city centre regeneration is set to move forward as the impressive £115 million Forum development officially opens its doors. Located off Station Road, the new landmark boasts a four-star hotel, a … Read More
Regeneration Focus Shifts to Other City Centre 'Eyesores' as the 'Superb' Forum is Completed Tuesday, May 19, 2026 gloucester regeneration forum development citycentre king’squarter kingssquare redevelopment investment urbanplanning Gloucester’s regeneration efforts are turning a new page with the official opening of the £115 million Forum development, a landmark project that promises to redefine the city centre. Located off Station Road, the Forum … Read More