Non-Principal Settlement National Landscape

Avening

No new allocations despite 18% growth - all from permissions and windfalls. Within the National Landscape.

73 homes proposed by 2043 Respond by 2 January 2026

412

Current homes

73

Additional by 2043

18%

Growth

0

New allocation

What This Means

Avening would see 18% growth (73 homes) but with no new allocations. All growth comes from existing permissions and windfalls. The village is entirely within the National Landscape with no Neighbourhood Plan.

CDC's Own Evidence

Settlement Role & Function Study

8.9

Service Score

1,113

Population

64.7%

Economic Activity Rate

Avening has the highest service score (8.9) among Non-Principal Settlements and the 2nd highest economic activity rate in the district (64.7%).

Note: Post Office has limited opening hours only.

How to use this evidence

Reference "Settlement Role & Function Study" to note that despite Avening's high service score for a Non-Principal Settlement, no new allocations are proposed - growth is managed through windfalls only.

Have Your Say

The consultation closes 2 January 2026.

Online: Consultation Portal | Email: local.plan@cotswold.gov.uk (CC: planning@cotswold.gov.uk)

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Last updated: December 2025.

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