Decision on Huge Solar Farm Bid Sparks Fears of 'Solarshire' in Gloucestershire Wednesday, July 9, 2025 solar gloucestershire renewable farmland opposition newent climate planning agriculture landscape A proposal for a vast solar farm at Moat Farm near Newent has been denied permission, after raising worries that Gloucestershire could become overloaded with solar developments, earning the nickname “Solarshire.” … Read More
Cheltenham College Unveils Wheelchair-Accessible Path to Crickley Hill Country Park Friday, July 4, 2025 accessibility nature community inclusion cotswolds wheelchair connectivity sustainability landscape education Cheltenham College is celebrating the opening of a new fully accessible pathway linking National Star College to Crickley Hill Country Park, enhancing access to the stunning Cotswold landscape. This wheelchair-friendly route, … Read More
Popular Rural Motor Rally Faces Opposition Over Environmental Concerns Sunday, June 22, 2025 motorrally ledbury ruralroads environment landscape wyevalley malvernhills cheltenhammotorclub planning herefordshire The Hills Ford Stages, a well-loved motor rally running across rural roads near Ledbury, is encountering opposition from environmental groups concerned about potential harm to the region’s prized scenic landscapes. Scheduled … Read More
New Single-Storey Home Approved in Cheltenham Garden Amid Concerns of Overdevelopment Sunday, June 22, 2025 cheltenham planning development gardens singlestorey housing overdevelopment landscape wildlife council Plans to build a single-storey home behind 151 Prestbury Road in Cheltenham have been approved, despite concerns from residents that the property is being “squeezed into a garden.” Alex Bumpstead, the applicant, … Read More
Why an 11-Home Development Near Ross-on-Wye Was Rejected Saturday, June 14, 2025 bridstow ross-on-wye development planning housing wyevalley drainage traffic ndp landscape A proposal to demolish a large six-bedroom house near Ross-on-Wye and replace it with 11 new homes has been denied planning permission. Butler Wall Homes of Pontypool sought approval to tear down Bridruthen, a property set on … Read More
Billionaire Chris Rokos Faces Backlash Over 40-Acre Solar Farm Proposal at Historic Wiltshire Estate 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