Non-Principal Settlement National Landscape Adjacent to Moreton

Bourton-on-the-Hill

Minimal growth. Adjacent to Moreton-in-Marsh expansion area.

7 homes proposed by 2043 Respond by 2 January 2026

134

Current homes

7

Additional by 2043

5%

Growth

0

New allocation

What This Means

Bourton-on-the-Hill would see minimal growth of 5% (7 homes) with no new allocations. Within the National Landscape. Adjacent to the massive Moreton-in-Marsh expansion area and will be affected by that development. No Neighbourhood Plan.

CDC's Own Evidence

Settlement Role & Function Study

5.5

Service Score

305

Population

Bourton-on-the-Hill is one of the smallest Non-Principal Settlements (305 population) with limited services (5.5 score).

Impact of Moreton-in-Marsh Expansion

The IIA identifies Bourton-on-the-Hill as being immediately adjacent to the 3,970-home strategic expansion at Moreton-in-Marsh. Key impacts include:

  • - Traffic through the village to/from the A44
  • - Changed landscape setting
  • - Pressure on local road network
  • - Potential coalescence concerns

How to use this evidence

When responding, raise concerns about cumulative impact - even with minimal direct allocation (7 homes), the village will be significantly affected by Moreton's expansion. Reference the IIA's impact assessment for Moreton-in-Marsh.

Have Your Say

The consultation closes 2 January 2026.

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

How to Respond Effectively

Last updated: December 2025.

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