Cotswold District Council Local Plan

The Local Plan was adopted on 3 August 2018 and is available to download or to view as an interactive map. Please note that the interactive map works best in Google Chrome. Other browsers may experience compatibility issues.

Adopted Local Plan

Cotswold District Local Plan (2011 to 2031) – Full document - pdf - 13.68 Mb

Cotswold District Local Plan 2011 2031 Adoption Statement - pdf - 127 Kb

Front Cover and Contents Page - pdf - 3.44 Mb

Policies Map and Key - pdf - 9.35 Mb

1 Introduction - pdf - 181 Kb

2 Portrait - pdf - 3.59 Mb

3 Issues - pdf - 112 Kb

4 Vision - pdf - 103 Kb

5 Objectives - pdf - 105 Kb

6 Local Plan Strategy - pdf - 547 Kb

7 Delivering The Strategy - pdf - 117 Kb

7.1 South Cotswold Principal Settlements - pdf - 3.73 Mb

7.11 Mid Cotswold Principal Settlements - pdf - 1.78 Mb

7.17 North Cotswold Principal Settlements - pdf - 1.74 Mb

8 Housing to Meet Local Needs - pdf - 204 Kb

9 Economy Including Retailing and Tourism - pdf - 257 Kb

10 Built Natural and Historic Environment - pdf - 327 Kb

11 Infrastructure - pdf - 259 Kb

12 Other Spatial Issues - pdf - 1.00 Mb

Appendix A Local Green Space At Church Westcote - pdf - 489 Kb

Appendix B Chesterton Vision And Objectives - pdf - 132 Kb

Appendix C Gypsy And Traveller Accommodation - pdf - 982 Kb

Appendix D Cotswold Design Code - pdf - 235 Kb

Appendix E Established Employment Sites - pdf - 7.05 Mb

Appendix F Parking Standards And Guidance - pdf - 196 Kb

Appendix G Natural And Historic Environment Objectives - pdf - 108 Kb

Appendix H Strategic Principles for Green Infrastructure in Gloucestershire - pdf - 103 Kb

Appendix I Index Of Policies V Local Plan Objectives - pdf - 183 Kb

Appendix J Monitoring Indicators - pdf - 153 Kb

Appendix K Glossary - pdf - 232 Kb

Appendix L Replacement of Saved Policies - pdf - 121 Kb

Evidence Base

A1.1.1 Cotswold District Local Plan 2011 2031 – Aug 2018 - pdf - 13.68 Mb

A1.1.2 Cotswold District Local Plan 2011 2031 Adoption Statement – Aug 2018 - pdf - 127 Kb

A1.1.3 Cotswold Local Plan Inspector’S Report – June 2018 - pdf - 586 Kb

A1.1.3A Cotswold Local Plan Inspector’S Report Appendix (Main Modifications) – June 2018 - pdf - 796 Kb

A1.1.4 Additional Modifications Cotswold District Local Plan 2011 2031 - pdf - 660 Kb

A1.1.5 Examination Documents Available To Request - pdf - 332 Kb

Development Strategy Documents 

A2.1.1 Cirencester Supplementary Planning Document – Nov 2008 - pdf - 8.42 Mb

A2.1.2 Development Strategy Evidence Paper – Dec 2014 - pdf - 903 Kb

A2.1.3 Roles And Function Of Settlements Study – Jul 2012 - pdf - 4.39 Mb

A2.1.4 Development Strategy Topic Paper – 2017 - pdf - 911 Kb

A2.1.5 Development Boundaries Topic Paper – 2017 - pdf - 441 Kb

Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA)

A2.2.3 Strategic Housing And Economic Land Availability Assessment New Site Form (DOCX) - docx - 35 Kb

A2.2.4 Strategic Housing And Economic Land Availability Assessment Review – Oct 2021 - pdf - 454 Kb

A2.2.4A Andoversford Site Assessments - pdf - 2.54 Mb

A2.2.4B Blockley Site Assessments - pdf - 2.47 Mb

A2.2.4C Bourton On The Water Site Assessments - pdf - 4.29 Mb

A2.2.4D Chipping Campden Site Assessments - pdf - 6.48 Mb

A2.2.4E Cirencester Site Assessments - pdf - 10.71 Mb

A2.2.4F Down Ampney Site Assessments - pdf - 3.98 Mb

A2.2.4G Fairford Site Assessments - pdf - 4.20 Mb

A2.2.4H Kemble Site Assessments - pdf - 3.33 Mb

A2.2.4I Lechlade Site Assessments - pdf - 3.33 Mb

A2.2.4J Mickleton Site Assessments - pdf - 3.36 Mb

A2.2.4K Moreton In Marsh Site Assessments - pdf - 6.21 Mb

A2.2.4L Northleach Site Assessments - pdf - 1.84 Mb

A2.2.4M Rural Settlements Site Assessments - pdf - 1.34 Mb

A2.2.4N South Cerney Site Assessments - pdf - 2.22 Mb

A2.2.4O Stow On The Wold Site Assessments - pdf - 4.39 Mb

A2.2.4P Tetbury Site Assessments - pdf - 3.67 Mb

A2.2.4Q Upper Rissington Site Assessments - pdf - 2.08 Mb

A2.2.4R Willersey Site Assessments - pdf - 2.69 Mb

Site Allocations 

A2.3.01 Non Strategic Housing And Employment Site Allocations Evidence Paper – Nov 2014 - pdf - 13.34 Mb

A2.3.01 Non Strategic Housing And Employment Site Allocations Evidence Paper Appendices – Nov 2014 - pdf - 8.63 Mb

A2.3.02 Non Strategic HESA Evidence Paper Supplement Part 1 – Apr 2016 - pdf - 5.39 Mb

A2.3.02 Non Strategic HESA Evidence Paper Supplement Part 2 – Apr 2016 - pdf - 8.69 Mb

A2.3.02 Non Strategic HESA Evidence Paper Supplement Part 3 – Apr 2016 - pdf - 5.56 Mb

A2.3.03 Topic Paper 5 Non–Strategic Sites Matrix Of Stages – 2017 - pdf - 490 Kb

A2.3.04 Odour Constraints Assessment – Apr 2017 - pdf - 8.74 Mb

Housing

A3.1.01 Housing Evidence Paper – Dec 2014 - pdf - 2.71 Mb

A3.1.02 Rural Housing Policy Evidence Paper – Dec 2014 - pdf - 969 Kb

A3.1.03 Objectively Assessed Housing Need Report – Dec 2016 - pdf - 2.79 Mb

A3.1.04 Nationally Described Space Standards Evidence Paper – Mar 2017 - pdf - 336 Kb

A3.1.05 Housing Implementation Strategy – Jun 2017 - pdf - 8.54 Mb

A3.1.06 Housing Topic Paper – Jun 2017 - pdf - 1.78 Mb

A3.1.07 Gloucestershire Strategic Housing Market Assessment Update – Mar 2014 - pdf - 3.68 Mb

A3.1.08 Gloucestershire Strategic Housing Market Assessment Affordable Housing Update – Apr 2016 - pdf - 1.92 Mb

A3.1.09 Strategic Housing Market Assessment Update (April 2016) Errata Note – Nov 2017 - pdf - 92 Kb

A3.1.10 Gloucestershire Local Housing Needs Assessment – Sept 2020 - pdf - 2.78 Mb

A3.1.11 Vacant Building Credit Technical Advice Note – Mar 2023 - pdf - 226 Kb

A3.1.12 The Objectively Assessed Housing Needs Of Stroud, Forest Of Dean And Cotswold – Oct 2014 - pdf - 1.37 Mb

A3.1.13 An Updated Estimate Of The Objectively Assessed Housing Needs Of Cotswold District – Mar 2016 - pdf - 2.18 Mb

A3.1.14 A Review Of Future Housing Requirements For Cotswold District – Mar 2014 - pdf - 2.61 Mb

A3.1.15 Gloucestershire Housing Affordability Model – Oct 2011 - pdf - 3.45 Mb

A3.1.16 Gloucestershire And Districts Strategic Housing Market Assessment – Jan 2009 - pdf - 10.52 Mb

A3.1.17 Review Of The Cotswold District Local Plan 2011 2031 Housing Requirement – Aug 2023 - pdf - 2.00 Mb

A3.1.18 Reviewing Whether The Housing Need Figure For Cotswold Has Changed Significantly – Jul 2023 - pdf - 265 Kb

A3.1.19 Cotswold District First Homes Guidance Note – Apr 2023 - pdf - 193 Kb

Gypsies and travellers 

A3.2.1 Gypsy And Traveller Site Allocations Topic Paper – Feb 2017 - pdf - 611 Kb

A3.2.2 Gloucestershire Gypsy And Traveller Accommodation Assessment – Mar 2017 - pdf - 1.98 Mb

A3.2.3 Identification Of Potential Gypsy And Traveller Sites Update – Dec 2017 - pdf - 4.86 Mb

A3.2.6 Gloucestershire Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Assessment – Nov 2022 - pdf - 3.23 Mb

A3.2.7 Gloucestershire Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Assessment – Addendum For Cotswold District Council – Oct 2023 - pdf - 449 Kb

Employment and Economy

A4.1.01 Economy Evidence Paper – Jan 2013 - pdf - 774 Kb

A4.1.02 SELAA Viability Considerations – May 2014 - pdf - 95 Kb

A4.1.03 Cotswold Business And Industrial Trends – Nov 2015 - pdf - 2.21 Mb

A4.1.04 Review Of Economic Forecasts – Feb 2016 - pdf - 1.92 Mb

A4.1.05 Economy Study Part 2 Volume 2 Employment Study Part 1 – Apr 2016 - pdf - 9.71 Mb

A4.1.05 Economy Study Part 2 Volume 2 Employment Study Part 2 – Apr 2016 - pdf - 9.69 Mb

A4.1.05 Economy Study Part 2 Volume 2 Employment Study Part 3 – Apr 2016 - pdf - 5.03 Mb

A4.1.06 Economy And Employment Land Update – Apr 2016 - pdf - 1.54 Mb

A4.1.07 Employment Topic Paper – Aug 2017 - pdf - 599 Kb

A4.1.08 Business Delivery Plan – Aug 2017 - pdf - 767 Kb

A4.1.09 Gloucestershire Economic Needs Assessment – Aug 2020 - pdf - 6.55 Mb

Retail 

A4.2.1 Retail Study Update Part 1 – Jun 2017 - pdf - 6.37 Mb

A4.2.1 Retail Study Update Part 2 – Jun 2017 - pdf - 6.15 Mb

A4.2.2 Cirencester Town Centre Health Check – Nov 2018 - pdf - 10.27 Mb

A4.2.3 Cirencester Town Centre Health Check – Aug 2021 - pdf - 3.48 Mb

A4.2.4A Cirencester Town Centre Feasibility Study Forecast Change In Uses To 2051 Exec Summary – Nov 2021 - pdf - 779 Kb

A4.2.4B Cirencester Town Centre Feasibility Study Forecast Change In Uses To 2051 Appendices 1 5 – Nov 2021 - pdf - 6.76 Mb

A4.2.4C Cirencester Town Centre Feasibility Study Forecast Change In Uses To 2051 Appendices 6 9 – Nov 2021 - pdf - 9.24 Mb

Cotswold Lakes (formerly known as Cotswold Waterpark)

A5.1.1 Cotswold Water Park Topic Paper – Dec 2015 - pdf - 523 Kb

Heritage 

A5.2.1 Historic Environment Strategy – Apr 2016 - pdf - 1.35 Mb

Landscape 

A5.3.1 Study Of Land Surrounding Key Settlements – Oct 2014 - pdf - 13.68 Mb

A5.3.2 Study Of Land Surrounding Key Settlements Additional Sites – Oct 2014 - pdf - 4.62 Mb

A5.3.3 Study Of Land Surrounding Key Settlements Additional Sites 2 – Oct 2014 - pdf - 5.33 Mb

A5.3.4 Study Of Land Surrounding Key Settlements Additional Sites – Nov 2015 - pdf - 2.62 Mb

A5.3.5 Special Landscape Areas Review – May 2017 - pdf - 2.77 Mb

Sport, recreation and open space 

A5.4.1 Strategic Assessment Of Need For Halls Provision – Aug 2016 - pdf - 2.59 Mb

A5.4.2 Strategic Assessment Of Need For Pools Provision – Aug 2016 - pdf - 3.94 Mb

A5.4.3 Local Green Spaces Evidence Paper Part 1 – Feb 2017 - pdf - 4.97 Mb

A5.4.3 Local Green Spaces Evidence Paper Part 2 – Feb 2017 - pdf - 4.48 Mb

A5.4.3 Local Green Spaces Evidence Paper Part 3 – Feb 2017 - pdf - 1.63 Mb

A5.4.4 Playing Pitch Strategy Assessment Report – Mar 2017 - pdf - 1.66 Mb

A5.4.5 Playing Pitch Strategy And Action Plan – Jun 2023 - pdf - 3.05 Mb

Habitats regulation assessment 

A5.5.1 Habitats Regulations Assessment Report – Apr 2017 - pdf - 1.20 Mb

Green Infrastructure Strategy

Green Infrastructure Strategy, including Play and Open Spaces

 

Parking 

A6.1.1 Cirencester Parking Survey Results – May 2015 - pdf - 3.46 Mb

A6.1.2 Parking Toolkit (XLSX) - xlsx - 365 Kb

A6.1.3 Parking Standards Review – Apr 2016 - pdf - 707 Kb

A6.1.3A Parking Standards Review Appendix A – Apr 2016 - pdf - 1.01 Mb

Flood Risk and Water Cycle 

Cotswold District Council Local Plan Partial Update - Water Cycle Study, 2025 - pdf - 13.48 Mb

A6.2.1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 1 – Sep 2008 - pdf - 6.47 Mb

A6.2.2 Sequential Testing Report – Sep 2014 - pdf - 2.38 Mb

A6.2.3 Water Cycle Study –Aug 2015 - pdf - 8.94 Mb

A6.2.4 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2 – May 2016 - pdf - 3.49 Mb

A6.2.4A Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2 Appendices – May 2016 - pdf - 3.29 Mb

Infrastructure Delivery Plan 

A6.3.1 Infrastructure Delivery Plan Refresh – Sep 2014 - pdf - 3.08 Mb

A6.3.2 Infrastructure Delivery Plan Update – Apr 2016 - pdf - 901 Kb

A6.3.3 Infrastructure Funding Gap Analysis – May 2017 - pdf - 239 Kb

Transport and Highways 

A6.4.1 Highway Capacity Assessment – Apr 2016 - pdf - 2.79 Mb

A6.4.2 Accident Assessment – May 2017 - pdf - 1.22 Mb

A6.4.3 Seasonal Variation Technical Note – Jun 2017 - pdf - 331 Kb

A6.4.4 Transport Decarbonisation Study – Oct 2023 - pdf - 2.61 Mb

A6.4.5 Kingham to Bourton on the Water Greenway Design Summary – Mar 2025 - pdf - 986 Kb

Renewable Energy

Cotswold Renewable Energy Study January 2025 - pdf - 845 Kb

Appendix A – Renewable Energy Resource And Opportunity Assessment - pdf - 2.01 Mb

Appendix B – Renewable Energy Assessment Figures - pdf - 15.04 Mb

Appendix C – Landscape Sensitivity Assessment (With Figures) - pdf - 24.23 Mb

Appendix D – Assessment Assumptions - pdf - 359 Kb

Appendix E – Cotswold District Council Landscape Sensitivity Assessment - pdf - 5.39 Mb

A7.1.1 Whole Plan And Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Viability Assessment – Apr 2016 - pdf - 5.66 Mb

A8.1.1 Sustainability Appraisal – Jan 2017 - pdf - 3.79 Mb

A8.1.1A Sustainability Appraisal Appendex I – Jan 2017 - pdf - 419 Kb

A8.1.1B Sustainability Appraisal Appendex II – Jan 2017 - pdf - 2.50 Mb

A8.1.1C Sustainability Appraisal Appendix III – Jan 2017 - pdf - 195 Kb

A8.1.1D Sustainability Appraisal Appendix IV – Jan 2017 - pdf - 231 Kb

A8.1.2 Sustainability Appraisal Non Technical Summary – Jan 2017 - pdf - 439 Kb

A8.1.3 Sustainability Appraisal Adoption Statement – Jul 2018 - pdf - 1018 Kb

 

 

Inspector's report

The inspector's report concludes that the Cotswold District Local Plan 2011-2031 provides an appropriate basis for the planning of the district, with some modifications.

Inspector's main report, including a non-technical summary - pdf - 586 Kb

Appendix setting out detailed amendments (Main Modifications) to the Submitted Local Plan - pdf - 796 Kb

Examination documents

Documents from the examination phase of the Local Plan are available on request. Please contact us if you need a copy of any of them.

Examination Documents available to request - pdf - 332 Kb

Related Pages

• Community Infrastructure Levy
• Policy Documentation and Monitoring
• Neighbourhood planning