Social Value Ideas for Tewkesbury Borough Council

Twigworth eight-home scheme

A separate application for eight dwellings at Twigworth Fields was recommended for delegated permission, with a housing mix and access improvements refined through discussion with officers. The agent …

“The application site comprises an undeveloped parcel of land at Twigworth Fields. The site is located on the western side of the A38 and the site lies…”

Twenty-home scheme approved

An outline application for up to 20 dwellings in Greet was approved via delegated permission, with 40% affordable housing, highways works, drainage, biodiversity net gain and community contributions t…

“The proposal comprises up to 20 dwellings. Following discussions with planning officers, consultees and the parish feedback, we've provided this heigh…”

Longlands Farm housing and mitigation package

The committee considered a major residential scheme for 126 dwellings with associated access and infrastructure. The officer presentation and agent both referred to substantial planning obligations an…

“A full planning application for the erection of 126 dwellings and associated vehicular access off Badgeworth Lane. There is an update on the late she…”

42-home Norton scheme approved

The committee ultimately approved the up to 42 dwellings at Walnut Farm / part parcel 4670 Chekesbury Road, Norton, subject to section 106 and conditions. The scheme includes highway works, a pedestri…

“The application before you seeks out line planning permission for residential development of up to 42 dwellings with all matters reserved for future c…”

43 affordable homes at Knightsbridge

An outline proposal was presented for up to 43 affordable dwellings on the former Knightsbridge Garden nursery site. The scheme includes a mix of tenures, open space and play area, plus off-site walki…

“Item 5A, Knightsbridge Nurseries, Chekesbury Road, Elmsdowne, Hardwick, pages 1952 of the Agenda. Outline application for up to 43 affordable dwelling…”

Sewage capacity and sewer overflows

Both the Longlands Farm and Twigworth items exposed wastewater capacity pressure, with members and residents describing failing foul drainage infrastructure and repeated sewer overflows. Officers stre…

“You know, it's a really, really difficult to permit a development that we know is going to add to the problems and that there is no solution in place …”

Twigworth sewerage crisis

Residents and the parish council warned that Twigworth, Longford and Down Hatherley are experiencing a worsening sewage crisis, with overflows into public areas and tanker activity through residential…

“You will have seen our council submissions to you regarding the sewage network around Twigworth, Longford and Down Hasley, which is in crisis and this…”