Plans submitted to demolish Bethel Methodist Church and replace it with two three bedroom houses with parking. Marlow Bottom Bethel Methodist Church Faces Demolition for New Homes They want to tear down Bethel Methodist Church. It is at 148 Marlow Bottom in Marlow. The church closed in July 2023 because fewer people attended lately and…
New housing plans in Devizes spark fears of increased traffic and strain on local services. Devizes Housing Plan Raises Traffic Concerns from Residents They want to build 215 more homes in Devizes. These homes would be off Windsor Drive, south of Coate Road. A consultation has started to get feedback on the proposal. The new…
Plans for five houses on Foulridge’s Green Belt site approved. Project includes nature improvements and construction rules. Foulridge Green Belt Housing Plan Approved By Pendle Council They plan to rebuild the old garden center. It closed down a few years back and the developer thinks housing will fit local needs. The land is on Skipton…
Appeal closing statements complete for 83 homes near Farnham Park. Inspector deciding after Waverley Council refusal. Farnham Housing Development Closing Statements Made at Appeal Hearing Hey, guess what’s been going on near Farnham Castle? They debated building 83 houses. A planning inspector, Johanna Ayres, is now deciding. Gleeson Homes wants to build them. Waverley Council…
Abbey Stadium deteriorates amidst new construction. Fears rise over potential housing replacing the iconic venue. Swindon’s Abbey Stadium Condition Contrasted with New Housing Estates Taylor Wimpey is building a new place called Robin Gardens, next to the old speedway. A new street, Ravenscroft, faces the B4534 road. The stadium entry looks like a messy build…
A revised housing plan near Cardigan is lodged after the council rejected the initial “bonkers” design. Cardigan Homes Scheme Resubmitted After Previous Plan Rejected A family wants to build homes near Cardigan. They want four affordable houses on Cae Morgan Road. The sisters, Celyn, Sara, and Carys Jukes applied. Mandy Jones, another sister, will have…
Greyfriars House in Reading will be transformed into a co-living space. it will become 266 units, providing affordable housing. Greyfriars House: Reading to Get First Co-Living Project Mera Investment provided a loan of £3 million for the Greyfriars House development. The building has eight stories and sits near the train station. Elder got the funding…
Locals protest plans to build 6,700 homes near Stratford, fearing villages will be overwhelmed by the massive development. Stratford Residents Protest 6700 Home Plan Threatening Villages About 60 locals protested on Saturday. They live in Wilmcote and Bearley. The protestors showed up despite the bad weather to oppose building 6,700 homes between the villages. The…
Council approves 550 homes on Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, facing Green Belt and traffic concerns. Affordable housing included. Harpenden Housing: 550 Home Development Approved Despite Green Belt Fears The council planned a new housing site near Cooters End Lane and Ambrose Lane. Yesterday, the planning committee voted on it, approving the initial plan with five votes…
Newbury’s mayor visited David Wilson Homes’ Lapwing Green project in Speen prior to its near completion. Newbury Mayor Visits David Wilson Homes Lapwing Green Project in Speen The Newbury mayor checked out a Speen housing project. Andy Moore visited David Wilson Homes before Lapwing Green’s near completion, which features 118 homes. Andy Moore toured the…