New Map Empowers Gloucestershire to Balance Nature and Development Thursday, January 22, 2026 gloucestershire nature development biodiversity conservation urbanplanning habitat wildlife environment strategy Gloucestershire has introduced an innovative map designed to identify opportunities for enhancing nature across the county. This initiative forms a cornerstone of the county’s Nature Recovery Strategy, aiming to guide … 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
Concerns Grow Over Proposed 3,000-Home Town Near Gloucestershire's A417 amid Traffic and Sustainability Issues Monday, December 29, 2025 a417 glynchbrook housing forestofdean sustainability transport publictransport congestion urbanplanning climate sport The proposal to build a 3,000-home town near the A417 in Gloucestershire has sparked significant concerns about increased traffic congestion and limited public transport options. Forest of Dean District Council is exploring … Read More
Flooding Fears Rise Over Proposed A417 New Town Development Friday, December 19, 2025 flooding development a417 environment community scenery urbanplanning risk housing conservation Plans for a new town along the A417 have sparked significant concern among residents and environmental groups, primarily due to fears of increased flooding in the area. The proposed development, intended to address housing … Read More
How the M5 Motorway Will Preserve the Separation Between Gloucester and Cheltenham Amidst New Housing Developments Tuesday, December 2, 2025 m5 gloucester cheltenham housing development urbanplanning motorway community infrastructure sustainability As Gloucester and Cheltenham prepare to welcome thousands of new homes, concerns about urban sprawl and the blending of these two distinct communities have come to the forefront. A significant part of the solution lies in the … Read More
Discussions Begin to Enhance Cheltenham Town Centre Amid Concerns Over The Strand's Condition Saturday, October 25, 2025 cheltenham strand towncentre business revitalization community vision economy urbanplanning development Plans are currently in motion to improve the vision and vitality of Cheltenham town centre, driven by growing concerns over the deteriorating state of The Strand. Local officials and stakeholders have initiated talks aimed at … Read More