Bourton-on-the-Hill
Minimal growth. Adjacent to Moreton-in-Marsh expansion area.
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 EffectivelyLast updated: December 2025.