Fears Grow Over Proposed 3,000-Home New Town in Gloucestershire Thursday, January 22, 2026 gloucestershire housing newtown heritage sustainability floodrisk localplan m50 conservation development Concerns have emerged over plans to build a new town of 3,000 homes in Gloucestershire, with critics warning it could become an “anonymous motorway outpost” that threatens local heritage and sustainability. Forest of Dean … Read More
Plans for 140 New Homes in Coleford Approved Despite Wildlife Concerns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 coleford freemanhomes housingdevelopment forestofdean affordablehousing wildlife planningpermission floodrisk communityconcerns urbanplanning Plans to build 140 new homes on more than 18 acres at Poolway Farm, off Gloucester Road in Coleford, Gloucestershire, have been approved by the Forest of Dean District Council despite concerns raised by local residents. The … Read More
Local Opposition Mounts Against Proposed 3,000-Home Development Near A417 in Gloucestershire Thursday, January 15, 2026 glynchbrook development gloucestershire housing transport environment planning floodrisk agriculture community A proposed new town comprising 3,000 homes near the A417 in Gloucestershire has sparked significant opposition from local residents. A 160-member campaign group, the Lowbands and Redmarley Protection Group, has been formed to … Read More
A417 New Town Plan Faces Backlash Over Flood Risk Concerns Friday, December 19, 2025 flooding development housing forestofdean glynchbrook floodrisk planning environment localgovernment infrastructure Proposed plans to develop a new town of 3,000 homes at Glynchbrook, located between the M50 and Redmarley off the A417, have sparked intense opposition from residents of the northern Forest of Dean district concerned about … Read More
Gloucestershire Remains on Flood Alert Following Storm Bram Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucestershire flooding stormbram rivers weatheralert emergency floodrisk rainfall warnings precautions Gloucestershire continues to face significant flood risks in the aftermath of Storm Bram. Heavy rainfall and strong winds have already caused several rivers to overflow, and authorities warn that more flooding could occur in … Read More
'Danger to Life' Warning Issued as Heavy Rain Set to Soak Gloucestershire Saturday, December 6, 2025 gloucestershire rain flooding metoffice weather storm warning floodrisk transport southwest The Met Office has issued a severe “danger to life” warning as Gloucestershire braces for heavy, persistent rain beginning Monday, December 8. The 24-hour warning is in effect from 6 pm Monday until 6 pm Tuesday, … Read More