Affordable Two-Bedroom Homes in Gloucester Perfect for First-Time Buyers Under £220K Monday, June 1, 2026 gloucester affordable housing firsttimebuyers two-bedroom property gl1 southwest investment realestate For those looking to purchase their first home in the South West, Gloucester stands out as an exceptionally affordable choice. A recently published Home Affordability Map for 2026 highlights that first-time buyers in this … Read More
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
Cheltenham's New Housing Row Criticized for 'Prison-Block Chic' Design Monday, May 25, 2026 cheltenham architecture housing heritage development civicsociety regency urbandesign arklecourt planning A new housing development in Cheltenham has sparked controversy, with residents and heritage advocates condemning its design as reminiscent of a Soviet-era prison block. The Arkle Court estate, consisting of 147 homes built … 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
Gloucestershire Villagers Feel Abandoned by Persimmon Homes' Eight-Year Delay on Community Centre Thursday, May 21, 2026 gloucestershire persimmon cleevelands community delay housing council infrastructure planning residents Residents of Gloucestershire’s Bishop’s Cleeve estate in Cleevelands have voiced deep frustration over Persimmon Homes’ extensive delay in delivering a promised community centre. Despite living in hundreds of new homes, the … Read More
Concerns Mount Over 400-Home Development Threatening Mickleton’s Character as Cotswolds’ Northern Gateway Tuesday, May 19, 2026 mickleton cotswolds housing development infrastructure urbansprawl affordablehousing planning sustainability community Mickleton, often called the “northern gateway to the Cotswolds,” faces growing concern as plans to build over 400 homes in the village move forward. Villagers fear this large-scale development could lead to urban sprawl and … Read More