Chipping Campden
One of the finest historic market towns in England facing significant growth entirely within the National Landscape
1,154
Current homes
228
Additional by 2043
20%
Growth
11
Years NP in development
What the Local Plan Proposes
| Source | Homes |
|---|---|
| Planning permissions | 18 |
| Remaining allocations | 36 |
| Windfalls | 64 |
| New allocation | 110 |
| Total 2025-2043 | 228 |
Source: Local Plan Table 2
What This Means
Chipping Campden would see 20% growth (228 homes) despite being entirely within the National Landscape.
This is significant growth for a historic market town with extensive heritage constraints. The 110-home new allocation is substantial for a settlement of this sensitivity.
CDC's Own Evidence
The Council's own evidence base documents reveal key constraints affecting Chipping Campden. Use these findings in your consultation response.
National Landscape - Highest Protection
Chipping Campden is entirely within the Cotswolds National Landscape - the highest level of landscape protection in England.
The IIA states that developing within the National Landscape "breaks planning law". Yet the Local Plan proposes 20% growth (228 homes) including 110 new allocations.
IIA Assessment Findings
- Historic market town highly sensitive to change
- National Landscape constraint should limit growth
- Yet 110 new homes allocated - one of the largest in the National Landscape
Strategic Context
79%
of housing need delivered by Scenario 5
11 years
NP in development - no community voice
Without a completed Neighbourhood Plan, the community has no formal mechanism to influence development decisions.
How to use this evidence
When responding to the consultation, you can cite the National Landscape protection and IIA findings to question whether 20% growth is appropriate in one of England's finest historic market towns. The Council's own evidence confirms this is a highly sensitive location.
Neighbourhood Plan: 11 Years In Development
Longest-running neighbourhood plan process in the district
Chipping Campden Town Council designated a Neighbourhood Area in February 2014 - over 11 years ago - but the plan has not yet been completed.
Residents may wish to ask:
- Why has the plan taken so long?
- Should the Local Plan wait for the community's plan?
- How can residents ensure their priorities are reflected?
Key Issues for Residents
National Landscape
- The entire town is within the Cotswolds National Landscape
- NPPF gives "great weight" to conserving landscape and scenic beauty
- Is 20% growth appropriate in this protected location?
Heritage Sensitivity
- One of the finest historic market towns in England
- Extensive Conservation Area
- Numerous listed buildings including the Market Hall
- Arts and Crafts heritage (Guild of Handicraft)
Tourism Pressure
- Major tourist destination
- Cotswold Way terminus
- Can infrastructure cope with residents AND visitors?
Neighbourhood Plan
- 11 years in development with no completion
- What has prevented progress?
- Should strategic decisions wait for community input?
Timeline
February 2014
Neighbourhood Area designated (11 years ago)
14 November 2025
Local Plan consultation opens
2 January 2026
Consultation closes
Have Your Say
The consultation closes 2 January 2026.
Submit Your Response
- Online: Consultation Portal
- Email: local.plan@cotswold.gov.uk (CC: planning@cotswold.gov.uk)
Local Contacts
Chipping Campden Town Council
chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk
Last updated: December 2025. For definitive information, refer to official consultation documents on the Council's website.