Permission has been granted by Cotswold District Council to build a brand-new housing estate in Fairford this September 2025. The land found west of Hatherop Road is set to be the base for 98 new homes built by Surrey-based property developer, Cala Homes Ltd – but there are concerns about the capacity of the town's sewage system, according to Carmelo Garcia, local democracy reporter. The initial plans were submitted with 87 homes in mind, but that number has been raised, along with the number of three-bed units and 'affordable' dwellings, with a reduction in five-bed properties on the site, to 'represent a more balanced distribution of house types.' 'Ideally, we would expect a binding commitment by Thames Water to the upgrade completion.' The committee voted to grant permission for the build to go ahead, with the condition that no more than 87 homes are occupied until sewage upgrades are completed or a development and infrastructure phasing plan is agreed.