Planning and development news

Gloucestershire Airport - update

Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council, as joint shareholders of Gloucestershire Airport, are in final stages of completing legal requirements for its proposed sale to Horizon Group.

Published on 28th January 2026

Golden Valley submits detailed plans for phase one

HBD, part of Henry Boot, has submitted detailed plans for the first phase of Golden Valley, its flagship innovation and technology project adjacent to GCHQ.
Published on 9th January 2026
Media release: Exciting new flagship development is breaking ground

The diggers are out and ready to start work on an exciting new development at 320 Swindon Road, located in the St Paul’s area of Cheltenham.
Published on 27th November 2025
Three local authorities to create a design code for new development

Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City and Tewkesbury Borough councils are set to produce a design code for the three authority areas as part of the SLP (Strategic and Local Plan).
Published on 27th October 2025
HBD appoints contractor for landmark £1bn Golden Valley scheme

HBD, part of Henry Boot, has appointed a contractor for Golden Valley as it prepares for work to start on-site at the landmark £1bn scheme adjacent to GCHQ in Cheltenham.
Published on 23rd September 2025
Horizon Aero Group outlines bold social value commitments for Gloucestershire Airport

Horizon Aero Group Limited (HAG), the incoming owner of Gloucestershire Airport Limited (GAL), today unveiled its comprehensive Social Value Charter,
Published on 17th September 2025
Golden Valley launches new cyber skills initiative at House of Commons event

Golden Valley, the landmark £1bn cyber development in Gloucestershire, has launched a brand-new Skills Hub at a House of Commons reception.
Published on 11th September 2025
17 Cheltenham projects awarded over £136k from Neighbourhood Fund

Panel backs projects that will improve neighbourhoods across town. More funding rounds available in future as developer contributions continue
Published on 17th July 2025
Horizon Aero Group Ltd named as company set to take Gloucestershire Airport to new heights

Horizon Aero Group has been named as the company set to buy Gloucestershire Airport, and lead it into an exciting new chapter, unlocking opportunities for growth and investment.
Published on 9th July 2025
HBD secures green light for first phase of landmark £1bn Golden Valley scheme

News story issued by HBD
Published on 4th July 2025
Successful prosecution for neglected listed building

Property owner fined £2,616 for failing to repair listed building
Published on 25th June 2025
A joint statement about Elms Park

We've issued a joint statement with Tewkesbury Borough Council, please see below:
Published on 29th May 2025
HBD unveils phase two plans for Golden Valley at Cyber UK

Press release published on behalf of HBD:
Published on 15th May 2025
Statement about Cheltenham town centre

The following statement is in response to comments made by Cheltenham Civic Society about Cheltenham town centre.
Published on 10th March 2025
Strategic and Local Plan responds to revised government timetable

As part of the government’s ambitions to increase housebuilding nationally, the timetable to produce local planning policy has been brought forward.
Published on 6th February 2025
£20m levelling up fund for Golden Valley Development to go ahead

£20m funding for the Golden Valley Development has today been re-confirmed following the Budget.
Published on 1st November 2024
Rare opportunity to acquire Gloucestershire Airport

International real estate advisor, Savills, has been jointly appointed by Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council to market the freehold interest in Gloucestershire Airport.
Published on 23rd October 2024
MX Innovation Centre opens with mission to fuel business growth, nurture the tech ecosystem and connect community

News story issued by Plexal: MX Innovation Centre - the workspace dedicated to growth of the local tech community, has officially opened its doors.
Published on 25th July 2024
Cheltenham Borough Council’s £20m Levelling Up funding for the Golden Valley Development secured

The council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities to secure the £20m of funding provisionally allocated to Golden Valley.
Published on 7th June 2024
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
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
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
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
Cheltenham’s new form of ‘living above the shop’

Residential accommodation to be reintroduced above shops on Promenade
Published on 23rd January 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
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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