Approval Granted for American Barn-Style Stables in Rural Gloucestershire Wednesday, February 11, 2026 gloucestershire forestofdean equestrian farming stables soilerosion manège landuse conservation planning Plans to develop American barn-style stables in the Forest of Dean near Drybrook have received approval, sparking debate over potential soil erosion risks. The project involves converting almost five hectares of farmland for … Read More
Have Your Say on Major Council Reorganization in Gloucestershire Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary council reorganization consultation services democracy proposals planning The way services such as road repairs, social care, planning, and waste collection are managed in Gloucestershire is set to change dramatically in the coming years. Residents now have the opportunity to voice their opinions … Read More
Couple Left in Limbo After Council Orders Halt on Approved Home Construction Tuesday, February 10, 2026 planning construction council stopnotice highway safety tewkesbury building permission access Phil and Lisa Nelmes, a couple from Twigworth, Tewkesbury, find themselves stalled in their dream of building a new home after Tewkesbury Borough Council issued a temporary stop notice on their construction project. The … Read More
Couple 'Left in Limbo' After Council Orders Halt on Approved House Build Tuesday, February 10, 2026 planning construction council stopnotice highways safety tewkesbury permissions building dispute Phil and Lisa Nelmes, a couple from Twigworth, Tewkesbury, find themselves in a frustrating predicament after being ordered to halt construction on their new home despite having official planning permission. In January 2023, … Read More
Cotswolds Locals Celebrate as Controversial Cottage Plans Withdrawn on England’s Prettiest Street Monday, February 9, 2026 cotswolds bibury planning rosemarycottage conservation heritage development aonb neighbourhood architecture Residents of Awkward Hill in Bibury, located in the heart of the Cotswolds, are breathing a sigh of relief after the owners of a contentious property withdrew their proposed development plans. For years, construction at the … Read More
Hundreds Rally Against Controversial 3,500-Home Development Plan Off A417 Monday, February 9, 2026 housing development forestofdean community opposition floodplain infrastructure consultation planning environment On the evening of February 2, more than 200 concerned villagers packed Redmarley Village Hall to voice strong opposition to the Forest of Dean District Council’s proposal to build a 3,500-home new town at Glynchbrook, near … Read More