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Plans for 420 homes in Matson could go ahead without any affordable housing

Source: http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/

Plans to build 420 houses in a field in Matson without any affordable housing being provided could go ahead if developers get their way.Barwood Development Securities wants to build a large estate in Winneycroft Farm without bowing to Gloucester City Council pressure to provide affordable homes.The developer also wants to take the decision on the large estate out of the council’s hands and have the matter decided by a planning inspector in December