Thousands Demand Government Reverses Cuts to Neighbourhood Plan Funding Tuesday, November 11, 2025 neighbourhoodplans localism communityfunding governmentcuts housing localdevelopment planning petition ruralcommunities infrastructure Over 3,400 people have signed a petition calling on the Government to reverse recent cuts to funding designed to empower communities in shaping local development. James Derounian, a resident of Winchcombe, initiated the … Read More
New Homes Proposed on Village Edge Field in Apperley Monday, November 10, 2025 housing development apperley village planning homes gloucester tewkesbury sustainability residential A proposal has been submitted to build up to five new homes on an open agricultural field at the edge of Apperley, a village located between Gloucester and Tewkesbury. The site is framed by mature hedges and trees and lies … Read More
Inspectors Urge Withdrawal of Stroud’s 12,000-Home Plan Over M5 Junction Concerns Friday, November 7, 2025 stroud localplan m5 junction12 junction14 housing infrastructure planning highways development Stroud District Council has been advised by Government-appointed inspectors to withdraw their ambitious blueprint to build 12,000 new homes, due to unresolved concerns about the capacity of M5 motorway junctions 12 and 14. … Read More
‘Deprivation Doughnut’ Concerns Raised Over New Towns Plan in Forest of Dean Thursday, November 6, 2025 housing development forestofdean deprivation newtowns planning community gloucestershire council infrastructure Local leaders and community representatives have voiced significant concerns over plans to build two new towns in West Gloucestershire, warning that the developments could create a “deprivation doughnut” effect in … Read More
‘Deprivation Doughnut’ Concerns Arise Over New Towns Plan in Forest of Dean Thursday, November 6, 2025 forestofdean housing development newtowns deprivation localplan westgloucestershire community commuters rural Local leaders and residents are voicing strong concerns over plans to build two new towns in West Gloucestershire, warning that the development could create a “doughnut of deprivation” in the Forest of Dean. The … Read More
Two New Towns Proposed to Meet Forest of Dean’s 13,200-Home Target Tuesday, November 4, 2025 housing development forestofdean localplan newtowns affordablehousing council sustainability environment politics To address a housing target of approximately 13,200 new homes, the Forest of Dean District Council is proposing the development of one or two new settlements as part of its updated local plan extending to 2045. This plan also … Read More