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
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