David Cameron Wins Six-Year Battle for Cotswolds Swimming Pool Amid Neighbours' 'Benidorm' Concerns Saturday, February 7, 2026 davidcameron cotswolds swimmingpool planningpermission neighbours chippingnortonset localresidents propertydevelopment noiseconcerns gardens Former Prime Minister David Cameron has finally won approval for a swimming pool at his Cotswolds home, ending a six-year planning dispute with local residents. Neighbours had voiced concerns that the pool would transform the … Read More
Plans for 140 New Homes in Coleford Approved Despite Wildlife Concerns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 coleford freemanhomes housingdevelopment forestofdean affordablehousing wildlife planningpermission floodrisk communityconcerns urbanplanning Plans to build 140 new homes on more than 18 acres at Poolway Farm, off Gloucester Road in Coleford, Gloucestershire, have been approved by the Forest of Dean District Council despite concerns raised by local residents. The … Read More
Beyoncé and Jay-Z to Build New Cotswolds Home Under Unique 'Rich Person' Planning Clause Saturday, January 3, 2026 beyonce jayz cotswolds planningpermission paragraph80 architecture realestate oxfordshire celebrities development Global music icons Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly in the final stages of acquiring a sprawling 58-acre site near Wigginton in the Cotswolds, where they plan to build a lavish new residence. The property, which overlooks a … Read More
Historic Gloucestershire Pub Approved for Holiday Lets Conversion Thursday, November 13, 2025 georgehotel newent gloucestershire coachinginn holidaylets listedbuilding hospitality conservation planningpermission community Plans to transform part of the George Hotel, a historic coaching inn in Newent, Gloucestershire, into holiday accommodation have received official approval. Co-owner Rhodri Yeandle aims to develop four holiday apartments … Read More
Couple Faces Legal Action Over 'Secret' Eco-House Saturday, August 16, 2025 eco-house legalaction planningpermission sustainability enforcement propertylaw environment housing certificate council A couple is now facing legal action after their application for a certificate of lawfulness for an eco-friendly house was refused. The property, built with sustainability in mind, was constructed without the necessary … Read More
Council-Sold Car Park in Prestbury Resells for More Than Double, Sparking Village Parking Outrage Wednesday, July 2, 2025 prestbury carpark councilsale parkingcrisis selfbuild planningpermission localgovernment propertymarket residentconcerns trafficmanagement A former council-owned car park in Prestbury has returned to the market, now priced at over twice its original sale value as a residential plot with planning permission—fueling local frustration over worsening parking issues. … Read More