Fears New 2,000-Home Development Could Mar Ancient Gloucestershire Church View Wednesday, April 22, 2026 gloucestershire churcham housing development heritage standrews ancient romano-british conservation planning There is growing concern that plans for a new 2,000-home settlement near Gloucester could irreversibly damage the historic setting of Churcham’s ancient St Andrew’s Church in Gloucestershire. Forest of Dean District Council … Read More
Concerns Grow Over New 2,000-Home Town Threatening Ancient Church View in Gloucestershire Wednesday, April 22, 2026 gloucestershire churcham standrews conservation housing development heritage saxon romanobritish planning Serious concerns have been raised about the potential impact of a proposed new town of 2,000 homes near Gloucester on an ancient village church in Gloucestershire. Forest of Dean District Council is currently drafting a … Read More
'I quit Cheltenham for a new life in London - but there's been one massive problem' Monday, April 20, 2026 london cheltenham costofliving urbanlife rurallife commute thegeorgetavern publife housing lifestyle In recent years, a marked shift has emerged in where Brits choose to live. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many left the hustle and bustle of city centres in search of the open countryside and cleaner air. Yet, as restrictions … Read More
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 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