Hencliff Wood, Hanham - Biodiverse Ancient Woodland
Here is a collection of videos showcasing the wildlife that lives on the edge of Hencliff Wood in Hanham. Please don't let developers...
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Hanham Green Belt
Jan 42 min read
Hanham's Heritage At Risk: Protecting Our Past in the Face of Development
Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society (HDGBCS) sounds the alarm for our beloved heritage. South Gloucestershire Council's...
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Hanham Green Belt
Jan 22 min read
Why Bickley Wood Needs Your Support: Protecting Green Belt Gems from Unsustainable Development
Imagine a haven for rare wildflowers and ancient trees, nestled against the River Avon. This is Bickley Wood, a Site of Special...
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Hanham Green Belt
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Hanham Green Belt Under Threat: Act Now to Protect Our Beloved Spaces!
Our cherished Green Belt is in danger. South Gloucestershire Council's proposed "emerging preferred strategy" for its new local plan...
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Hanham Green Belt
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Preserving the Heart of Nature: A Plea Against Development in Green Infrastructure Corridor F
In the lush embrace of South Gloucestershire, a hidden gem thrives – Green Infrastructure Corridor F, a vital thread in the intricate...
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Hanham Green Belt
Dec 16, 20232 min read
Protecting Our Green Belt: A Call to Action
The Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society (HDGCS) is deeply concerned about South Gloucestershire Council's (SGC) draft New...
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Hanham Green Belt
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Further Extension of Determination Date for the proposed development of "The Batch" in Hanham
SGC Principal Planning Officer, Lee Burman, has confirmed that the determination date for outline planning application P23/01330/O has...
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Hanham Green Belt
Dec 3, 20231 min read
Society members decorate Christmas tree at Hanham Methodist Church
Members of Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society were proud to decorate one of a dozen trees at Hanham Methodist Church during...
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Hanham Green Belt
Nov 28, 20232 min read
The threshold remains high for councils planning to sacrifice Green Belt land for development
The threshold for a council in England to propose housing development on Green Belt land is very high. The National Planning Policy...
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Hanham Green Belt
Nov 27, 20232 min read
What factors must a council consider before allowing development on Green Belt land?
When deciding whether to allow new housing development on Green Belt land, councils in England must carefully consider a range of factors...
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Hanham Green Belt
Nov 27, 20232 min read
How to object to a council's New Local Plan which proposes development on Green Belt land
Objecting to a council's New Local Plan that proposes development on Green Belt land requires a well-structured and evidence-based...
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Hanham Green Belt
Nov 25, 20231 min read
South Gloucestershire Council is planning to build 270 houses on Green Belt land in Hanham.
This video explains what you can do to help defeat their plans.
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Hanham Green Belt
Nov 13, 20231 min read
South Gloucestershire Council Cabinet to Discuss New Local Plan Today
South Gloucestershire Council will discuss its proposed "New Local Plan" during a Cabinet meeting at 2pm today. The meeting will be live...
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Hanham Green Belt
Oct 13, 20232 min read
Rivers at Risk: How New Housing Developments Contribute to Water Pollution
A new housing development located above a river and in close proximity to old mine workings and quarries can potentially cause pollution...
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Hanham Green Belt
Sep 19, 20231 min read
Determination date for outline planning application P23/01330/O extended again to 5th January 2024
It was announced today (19th September 2023) that the determination date for outline planning application P23/01330/O - Land South Of...
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Hanham Green Belt
Sep 17, 20232 min read
The Green Connection: How Proximity to Public Transport Affects Housing Development Sustainability
The aspect of "Public Transport and Infrastructure" in sustainable housing development focuses on the strategic location of residential...
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Hanham Green Belt
Sep 7, 20232 min read
How to oppose a planning application to build houses on Green Belt land
When opposing a planning application to build houses on Green Belt land in England, it's essential to present well-reasoned arguments...
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Hanham Green Belt
Aug 18, 20231 min read
New Determination Date for Planning Application P23/01330/O
South Gloucestershire Council's planning officer, Lee Burman, has agreed an extension of time for determination with the applicant team...
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Hanham Green Belt
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Delight as Historic Public Right of Way is Restored
Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society are celebrating a successful campaign to get an obstructed public right of way reinstated
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