Landscape

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 solar heritage tottenhamhouse renewable wiltshire landscape planning conservation estate controversy

A heated dispute has emerged over billionaire hedge fund founder Chris Rokos’s plan to install a 40-acre solar farm on his vast Savernake Estate in Marlborough, Wiltshire. Rokos is currently renovating the grand Tottenham … Read More

Thursday, May 22, 2025 tolldown farmshop carpark planning southgloucestershire cotswolds ruraldevelopment landscape highways localbusiness

South Gloucestershire councillors have unanimously approved the extension of a car park into an agricultural field at Tolldown Farm, Dyrham, to serve a new farm shop and cafe, despite planning officers’ recommendation to … Read More

Monday, April 21, 2025 5g mast telecoms infrastructure landscape planning connectivity health digital community

A planning application is underway for the installation of a 24-metre 5G telecommunications mast at Painswick Golf Club, aimed at significantly bolstering the area’s mobile infrastructure and digital connectivity. Cornerstone … Read More

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 outrage developers historic landscape residents mp yate rocks clifton homes housing preservation

Tensions are mounting in South Gloucestershire following a proposal to construct 67 new homes on the revered Gravel Hill. This move would effectively engulf the historic enclave of Yate Rocks within the expanding town of … Read More