Planning and development news

Ensuring Cheltenham as a vibrant destination of choice

Action to boost Cheltenham’s high street continues. Working with landlords to reduce number of vacant units and clean up shopfronts with plans underway for enforcement action on unsightly empty units

Published on 19th April 2024

MX Innovation Centre launch gears up with opening of applications for business growth programme

News story issued by Plexal: The urban Minster Exchange (MX) , a partnership between Cheltenham Borough Council and Hub8 by Plexal, nears completion
Published on 19th March 2024
Sale of Municipal Offices gets underway with appointment of agent

Real estate firm, Avison Young is selected to market the iconic building.
Published on 12th March 2024
Media release: Local residents to benefit from two landmark sales in Cheltenham

A 3 bed-room detached house and a separate plot of land with planning for two houses sold for substantial amount
Published on 5th March 2024
Exciting development opportunity in the heart of Cheltenham town centre

A building in a prominent town centre location is up for sale, offering a unique opportunity for businesses and developers to create something new and different in the area.
Published on 29th February 2024
Online and in-person consultation events announced for Strategic and Local Plan

Online workshops and in-person drop-in events are being held so residents and businesses can learn more about the Strategic and Local Plan (SLP), ask questions, and share ideas.
Published on 2nd February 2024
Six week consultation now live for Leckhampton with Warden Hill neighbourhood plan

Residents and local businesses are asked to give their views on the Leckhampton with Warden Hill Neighbourhood Plan in a six week public consultation ending Tuesday 12 March.
Published on 31st January 2024
Land deal paves way for 180 new homes in Cheltenham

January sees a successful start for new and existing Cheltenham residents with a multi-million pound deal to purchase land for 180 new homes.
Published on 30th January 2024
Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City and Tewkesbury Borough councils’ Strategic and Local Plan consultation now open

A public consultation on the Strategic and Local Plan (SLP) is open for feedback. Comments are being invited up until 12 March 2024.
Published on 22nd January 2024
Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City and Tewkesbury Borough councils give Strategic and Local Plan consultation green light

A public consultation on the Strategic and Local Plan (SLP), a document that will set out a blueprint for new development in Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City and Tewkesbury Borough, will open for feedback in January 2024.
Published on 22nd December 2023
Fire causes damage to farm building

An empty outbuilding at Holmlea Farm, Springbank Road, was damaged by fire yesterday evening. The building is one of a number properties on the council owned site, which are set for demolition
Published on 16th November 2023
National Cyber Innovation Centre - at the heart of the Golden Valley Development - takes a giant step forward

Funding for development agreed at Full Council.
Published on 29th September 2023
Councils plan together to ensure developments are future proofed and environmentally positive

A fresh approach to planning is being made by Cheltenham Borough Council, Gloucester City Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council. Consultations will begin in autumn/winter 2023.
Published on 17th August 2023
Brand new, sustainable homes will transform town centre space and create a thriving community

Plans for around 150 new homes at North Place will breathe new life and create a vibrant neighbourhood in the heart of the town centre.
Published on 31st July 2023
More town centre living and action on empty shops will be central to Cheltenham’s future

Report reveals: Cheltenham outperforming most areas on empty shop rates. Conversion of empty space to residential to maximise brownfield development. More work with landlords to achieve future vision.
Published on 24th July 2023
First phase of Cheltenham’s Elms Park gets green light

266 new homes for Cheltenham with 93 to be affordable.
Published on 24th March 2023
Golden Valley: an Economic Benefit

Cheltenham Borough Council has been shortlisted for a national award for its work on the Golden Valley Development.
Published on 3rd March 2023
Council announces package to support town centre economy

Cheltenham Borough Council has announced an investment package supporting the high street and the Minster Exchange.
Published on 13th December 2022
Landmark West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme completed

In February 2017 GFirst LEP successfully secured £23.6 million of Growth Deal funding to deliver the West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme (WCTIS), the LEP’s largest investment project to date.
Published on 9th June 2022
Clarence Fountain ‘pocket park’ transformation moves closer as work starts on site

New, accessible places to sit, relax and enjoy, with a boost to nature and removal of artificial grass.
Published on 17th March 2022
Minster Gardens regeneration moves a step closer

Designs open for public viewing at St Mary’s Minster from 21 March. Monday to Saturday: 11am-1pm, Sunday: 12-1pm.
Published on 10th March 2022
New planning document drives positive change with local developers to tackle the climate emergency

Four week consultation goes live on 7 March 2022.
Published on 4th March 2022
Minister visits Cheltenham to see firsthand the ambitions for UK cyber sector

Julia Lopez, Minister for Media, Data and Digital Infrastructure, visited Cheltenham on 25 January.
Published on 26th January 2022
£6.8million Minster Exchange transformation gets firmly underway

Work moves at pace as 46 bespoke modules arrive on site and construction of event space begins next month.
Published on 13th January 2022
Residents encouraged to combat risk of flooding and opt for sustainable surfacing to driveways

With the recent and persistent bad weather, including heavy rainfall, the council wants to remind residents of the planning measures in place to ensure driveways are suitably designed.
Published on 29th January 2021
New industrial units for Cheltenham's Enterprise Centre

Three new light industrial units have now been fully let at Enterprise Way in Cheltenham.
Published on 9th October 2020
Welcome to the Minster Innovation Exchange – a brand new business and cultural hub in the heart of Cheltenham town centre

The £5.2 million flagship scheme in the heart of Cheltenham town centre, known as the Minster Innovation Exchange, will move forward even quicker than planned and deliver an enhanced scheme thanks to funding of £3.114 million via GFirst LEP, from central Government’s £900 million nationwide ‘Getting Building Fund’.
Published on 4th August 2020
Timber frames a whole new milestone

It’s all systems go (again) for Cheltenham Borough Council (CBC) and Cheltenham Borough Homes (CBH) as building works to bring much needed new homes to Cheltenham resumes.
Published on 7th July 2020
Cyber Central: next steps revealed

Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Borough councils are working in partnership to progress their plans to deliver a world-class development.
Published on 23rd January 2020
Cheltenham’s new form of ‘living above the shop’

Residential accommodation to be reintroduced above shops on Promenade
Published on 23rd January 2020
A vision for a vibrant community at West Cheltenham

Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Borough councils are working together to create plans for a world class development at West Cheltenham and the public are encouraged to have their say.
Published on 14th January 2020
Cheltenham Borough Council responds to county decision to abandon phase 4 of the transport plan – ‘Boots Corner’

The county council’s cabinet today (20 December) has accepted the recommendation from its traffic regulation committee to abandon the trial Boots Corner closure and has agreed to re-open the road to through traffic.
Published on 20th December 2019
A vision for a vibrant community at West Cheltenham – join the conversation and have your say

Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Borough councils are working together to create plans for a world class development at West Cheltenham.
Published on 18th December 2019
Construction begins on new industrial units in Cheltenham

The second phase of construction at Cheltenham Enterprise Centre is well underway. Located at Enterprise Way, once completed the development will help to attract investment and boost the local economy
Published on 16th December 2019
An in-TRO to the Traffic Regulation Committee

Media release from Gloucestershire County Council concerning a date change for their traffic regulation committee meeting.
Published on 5th November 2019
Give us your views – consultation opens for the Cheltenham Plan

Residents and local businesses are asked to give their views on the Cheltenham Plan in a six week public consultation starting on Monday 4 November and running until 16 December.
Published on 31st October 2019
Council acquires land to bring Cyber Central vision to life

Cheltenham Borough Council has today announced its £37.5m acquisition of 45-hectares of prime development land.
Published on 23rd August 2019
How your High Street could look

A 3D animation has been designed to reveal a ‘new look’ High Street for Cheltenham using computer-generated images.
Published on 12th July 2019
Hands on fun for kids - school children learn about the construction industry

Local school children have been given fun hands on experience as part of Cheltenham’s cemetery and crematorium project with Willmott Dixon, the council’s contractor.
Published on 28th February 2019
Cheltenham ranked as the fifth healthiest British high street

Cheltenham has today been ranked as the fifth healthiest UK high street by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).
Published on 2nd November 2018
One week to go before the opening of John Lewis & Partners Cheltenham

The town continues to grow as a destination for shoppers when the multi-million pound shop has its grand opening at 10am on Thursday, 18 October.
Published on 12th October 2018
Improvement work to Cheltenham High Street is in full swing

In recent months the high street has become a hub of activity with North Midland Construction delivering the initial phase of work to improve the High Street.
Published on 7th September 2018
Contractor is appointed for high street improvements

Plans to refresh Cheltenham’s High Street have taken an exciting step forward now that a contractor has been appointed to deliver the first phase of work. North Midland Construction will start on site this month.
Published on 8th May 2018
High Street improvements begin this summer

Natural stone paving, new seating, trees and a performance space will refresh the High Street when work begins this summer.
Published on 13th February 2018
£3m funding success for Portland Street

It has just been confirmed that the borough council has been successful in securing £3m funding for the Portland Street scheme, from the DCLG* Housing Infrastructure Fund.
Published on 1st February 2018
Cheltenham Plan proceeds

As a result of the full council meeting on Monday 11 December 2017, the council has agreed the Cheltenham’s pre-submission local plan for public consultation.
Published on 15th December 2017
Cheltenham Borough Council vote in favour of the Joint Core Strategy

Following the full council meeting on Monday 11 December, Cheltenham Borough Council has unanimously voted in favour of adopting the proposed Joint Core Strategy (JCS).
Published on 12th December 2017
Need help with a planning application?

Quick appointments, weekly surgeries and fast-track applications will form part of an improved planning service which is launching on 3 April 2017.
Published on 30th March 2017
Cheltenham approves the Joint Core Strategy

Cheltenham Borough Council has approved the Joint Core Strategy (JCS) at its full council meeting today (Friday 10 February).
Published on 10th February 2017
Could you play a role in the future of Cheltenham's public art?

Cheltenham’s public art panel is looking for someone to join and help deliver new and inspiring public art.
Published on 7th July 2016
Leckhampton planning appeal dismissed

Planning permission for up to 650 new homes at Leckhampton has been refused by the Secretary of State following a local inquiry held between 22 - 25 September and 29 September - 2 October 2015.
Published on 11th May 2016

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