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
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
Fears Grow Over Plans to Build 400 Homes at Cotswolds’ Northern Gateway Tuesday, May 19, 2026 mickleton cotswolds development housing infrastructure urbansprawl planning affordablehomes sustainability community Residents of Mickleton, often described as the “northern gateway to the Cotswolds,” are voicing strong concerns over plans to construct more than 400 new homes in their village. Many fear that such development could lead to … Read More
Concerns Rise Over Proposed 400-Home Development Threatening Cotswolds’ ‘Northern Gateway’ Tuesday, May 19, 2026 mickleton cotswolds development housing infrastructure urbansprawl planning affordablehousing environment council Plans to build over 400 homes in Mickleton, a village near Chipping Campden known as the “northern gateway to the Cotswolds,” have sparked significant local opposition amid fears of urban sprawl and inadequate … 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