Planning and development news

Close up of bikes locked to a bike rack, with people sitting on new seating at Boots Corner in the background

Trial closure of Boots Corner data reveals increase in pedestrian and cyclist activity

One year on in numbers.

Published on 29th July 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
Tree-mendous high street – planting begins

700+ plants and shrubs to be planted in the new high street granite planters
Published on 3rd December 2018
Transformed high street and top brands breathe new life in to town centre

Council investment supports high street growth
Published on 12th November 2018
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
Public encouraged to have their say on changes to Joint Core Strategy

Members of the public are invited to have their say on changes to the draft Joint Core Strategy.
Published on 2nd 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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