Planning and development news

Sustainable design and construction at the core of Cheltenham’s climate supplementary planning document.

Council’s expectations to help ensure developers respond proactively to the Climate Change Emergency through appropriate mitigation and adaptation actions.

Published on 21st June 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
Minster Gardens planning application submitted to support £6.8m Minster Exchange town centre investment

Proposed plans for Minster Gardens, part of the flagship Minster Exchange scheme are available to view.
Published on 7th September 2021
The Golden Valley Development announces preferred development partner

Cheltenham Borough Council and the Golden Valley Development announce HBD X Factory as preferred development partner.
Published on 30th July 2021
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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