Cheltenham Borough Council is facing backlash over a plan to build 750 new homes on green belt land just outside the town. The application, submitted by planning and environmental consultancy tor&co, has been met with objections from residents who claim the development would bring devastating consequences to the town. Cllr Richard Lawler, for Swindon Village, has submitted a letter requesting a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) be carried out, stating that the proposal is likely to give rise to significant environmental effects. The proposed new homes would offer a range of tenure types, as well as providing four new road access points, a play space and informal recreation area, allotments and/or a community orchard. However, residents are concerned about the loss of grassland and the potential impact on the local environment. The application states that the site is not located in a sensitive area under EIA regulations, but it does go on to outline some additional relevant environmental issues that warrant further attention. The planning application was submitted to Cheltenham Borough Council last month, and residents have until the end of the month to object to the plans. Cheltenham Borough Council has not yet commented on the application. The proposed development would be built on a 40-hectare designated green belt site, which consists of two large agricultural fields and four smaller fields, all currently in agricultural use. The site is located just outside Swindon Village, and residents are concerned about the impact on the local community. The proposed new homes would be built on the northern edge of Cheltenham, and residents are worried about the potential impact on the town's character. The application states that the proposals will not have the potential to generate significant environmental effects, but residents are concerned about the loss of grassland and the potential impact on the local environment. The planning application is currently being considered by Cheltenham Borough Council, and residents are urging the council to reject the plans. Cheltenham Borough Council has not yet commented on the application, but residents are hoping that the council will take their concerns into account when making a decision.