Claims of 'Democracy Shutdown' as Debate on 13,600-Home Development Plan Limited to Five Minutes Sunday, July 27, 2025 forest development housing planning consultation council democracy localplan debate newhomes Controversy erupted at the Forest of Dean District Council meeting on July 24 after the debate on the area’s future development plans was abruptly cut short. The council is revising its local plan, which outlines land … Read More
Second Wave of Cotswold House Buying Predicted This Autumn Following Historic July Price Drop Tuesday, July 22, 2025 housing property market prices cotswolds london rightmove mortgages rentals forecast The UK housing market has experienced its sharpest July price drop in more than two decades, with the average asking price falling by £4,531 (1.2%) to £373,709, according to property platform Rightmove. This steep decline … Read More
Cotswold Council Board Faces Backlash Over Exclusion from Major Development Oversight Tuesday, July 22, 2025 cotswold council development housing planning opposition councillors localplan controversy politics The formation of a Cotswold District Council board overseeing extensive local development has sparked controversy, with accusations of exclusion leveled against council leadership. The board, responsible for guiding a new … Read More
Cotswold Housing Targets Criticized as Developers Target Protected Greenfield Land Monday, July 21, 2025 cotswold housing development greenfield planning landscape government targets infrastructure conservation Cotswold District Council leaders are preparing to challenge the Government over newly imposed housing targets they describe as “moronic.” The recent update has more than doubled their annual housing requirement, putting … Read More
Cotswold Community Voices Concerns Over 120-Home Development Proposal Near Mickleton Sunday, July 20, 2025 mickleton housing development cotswold planning infrastructure community opposition council consultation A proposed development of 120 new homes on over 12 acres north east of Mickleton, near Chipping Campden, has sparked a wave of local opposition. Brookworth Homes aims to create a new housing estate designed to blend with the … Read More
Construction Begins on 82 New Affordable Homes in Cotswold Village Saturday, July 19, 2025 affordable housing construction energy efficiency sustainability southcerney bromford renewal homes Construction has officially commenced on a new development of 82 affordable homes in South Cerney, a charming village in the Cotswolds. Housing association Bromford is revitalizing Berkeley Close by demolishing 38 aging … Read More