Cotswold Council Faces Backlash After Withdrawing from Moreton-in-Marsh Housing Inquiry Friday, April 17, 2026 cotswold council housing planning development moreton inquiry localplan policy appeal Cotswold District Council (CDC) has sparked frustration and disappointment after announcing its withdrawal from a public inquiry into the proposed construction of 195 homes off London Road in Moreton-in-Marsh. The council, … Read More
New A417 Town Plan Sparks Fears of Light Pollution Over Malvern Hills Wednesday, April 15, 2026 glynchbrook malvern lightpollution darkskies development environment wildlife housing conservation planning A proposed new town of 3,500 homes in the Forest of Dean has sparked deep concern among residents and experts alike, who warn it will flood the Malvern Hills with an overwhelming “dome of orange haze” from light … Read More
Council Chief Resigns, Decries “Outrageous” Target of 13,200 New Homes Tuesday, April 14, 2026 resignation housing localgovernment forestofdean greenparty planning council opposition development politics Sid Phelps, Green Party councillor and former property and projects lead at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned amid mounting frustration with government-imposed housing targets and political opposition within his … Read More
Council Chief Resigns Over ‘Outrageous’ 13,200 Homes Target Amid Local Plan Controversy Tuesday, April 14, 2026 council resignation housing localplan greenparty development government opposition reorganisation forestofdean Green Party Councillor Sid Phelps, property and projects portfolio holder at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned in protest, citing exhaustion from “doing the Government’s dirty work” and recent opposition from a … Read More
Tranquility of King Charles’ Cotswold Home Threatened by Proposed Housing Development Saturday, April 11, 2026 highgrove cotswolds tetbury development conservation housing planning environment rural royal The serene environment surrounding King Charles III’s family residence at Highgrove House in the Cotswolds faces potential disruption due to plans for a new housing estate. Developer Miller Homes has proposed constructing 135 … Read More
Tranquility of King Charles' Cotswold Home Threatened by Proposed Greenfield Housing Development Saturday, April 11, 2026 highgrove tetbury cotswolds development conservation housing planning millerhomes community greenfield The serenity surrounding King Charles III’s family home at Highgrove House in the Cotswolds faces a significant threat as Miller Homes proposes to construct a 135-home estate on greenfield land just yards from the private … Read More