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
Stunning Wye Valley Holiday Let with Spectacular Views Gains Approval Thursday, June 12, 2025 wyevalley holidaylet forestofdean planningpermission tourism parking development views localcouncil conservation Plans to formalize the use of a charming holiday let boasting one of the most breathtaking views in the Forest of Dean have been approved. Pat Baker received permission to convert a stone outbuilding—previously an art … Read More
Jamie Oliver Plans Pop-Up Bakery at Historic Spains Hall Estate Thursday, June 5, 2025 jamieoliver spainshall bakery heritage essex planningpermission celebritychef restoration takeaway historicestate Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has applied for planning permission to transform a former stable block on the grounds of his historic Essex residence, Spains Hall, into a pop-up takeaway bakery. The venture aims to offer freshly … Read More
Geri Halliwell-Horner Faces Neighbour Dispute Over Proposed Horse Walker at Oxfordshire Stables Tuesday, May 13, 2025 gerihalliwell christianhorner horsewalker neighbourdispute planningpermission oxfordshire equestrian conservation heritage ombi Geri Halliwell-Horner, former Spice Girl, and her husband Christian Horner, Red Bull F1 team principal, are embroiled in a fresh dispute with neighbours over plans to install a horse walker on their Oxfordshire estate. The … Read More