Mickleton
A single allocation of 439 homes - nearly half the current village size
954
Current homes
589
Additional by 2043
439
New allocation
62%
Growth
What the Local Plan Proposes
| Source | Homes |
|---|---|
| Planning permissions | 7 |
| Windfalls | 143 |
| New allocation proposed | 439 |
| Total 2025-2043 | 589 |
- Mickleton currently has 954 homes
- The proposals would add 589 homes by 2043
- The main new allocation alone (439 homes) is nearly half the existing village
- Growth of 62% - the village would grow by nearly two-thirds
Mickleton is at the northern tip of the district, outside the National Landscape, near Stratford-upon-Avon (different district). This peripheral location partly explains why it has been targeted for growth.
The unusually high windfall figure (143) suggests the village is already experiencing significant development pressure.
Source: Local Plan Table 2
CDC's Own Evidence
The Council's own Landscape Sensitivity Assessment identifies the landscape context around Mickleton.
Zone 02: Landscape Sensitivity
| Scale | Sensitivity | Key Constraints |
|---|---|---|
| Town/Large Village | HIGH | Thistley Hill highly prominent, reciprocal views with National Landscape |
| Small Village | M-H | Western half in Special Landscape Area (SLA) |
The entire zone is "visually connected to the Cotswolds National Landscape, with long views to its escarpment... and reciprocal views from higher ground."
Site-Specific Constraints (Zone 02)
Source: Site Assessment Sheets, November 2025
Scheduled Monuments
- Deserted Village of Norton Sub Edge (NHLE 1003589) - "surrounded on 3 sides" by proposed development
- Deserted Village of Polden (NHLE 1005288) ~300m to NW
- Meon Hill hillfort (NHLE 1011372) - overlooks the area
Heritage Character
- "Critical openness to maintain between historic Mickleton and C20 development... consistently refused development"
- Ridge and furrow earthworks around Mickleton
- Views from Kiftsgate Court gardens, Norton Hall
Ecological & Flood
- Priority habitats: Deciduous Woodland, Traditional Orchards
- Flood Zone 2 & 3 running north-south through zone
- Eastern edge has Grade 2 agricultural land
Infrastructure Capacity
- Primary Substation "close to load limits" - 1,500+ dwellings triggers 3-5 year major works
- Wastewater: Severn Trent response pending
Accessibility (Positive Factor)
23 mins
Supermarket (PT)
34 mins
Hospital (PT)
5km
Honeybourne Stn
On NCN
Cycle Route 442
Better accessibility than most other proposed growth areas. Overall accessibility score: Green.
Unprecedented Scale
While the landscape may have some capacity, the IIA explicitly warns about villages "almost tripling in size" under Scenario 5. Mickleton's 62% growth approaches this threshold.
954
Current homes
+589
Additional by 2043
62%
Growth
Why Mickleton?
The Council's evidence reveals why settlements like Mickleton bear disproportionate growth:
Only 16%
of district land is unconstrained
79%
of housing need met by Scenario 5
Because 84% of the district is constrained (National Landscape, flood risk, heritage, ecology), settlements outside these areas face intense pressure.
How to use this evidence
When responding to the consultation, you can cite the 16% unconstrained land figure to explain why Mickleton faces such intense pressure. Question whether it is fair for one settlement to bear such disproportionate growth, and whether this approach is sustainable.
No Neighbourhood Plan
Mickleton does not have a Neighbourhood Plan
The community has not had the opportunity to set out its own vision for development through the neighbourhood planning process.
Key Issues for Residents
When responding to the consultation, you may wish to consider:
Scale of Single Allocation
- 439 homes in one allocation is nearly half the existing village
- Is this scale appropriate for a single development?
- How would this integrate with the existing community?
Location
- Mickleton is at the northern edge of the district
- Limited connection to the rest of Cotswold District
- Closer to Stratford-upon-Avon than Cirencester
- What services and employment would residents access?
Existing Pressure
- 143 windfall homes suggests significant ongoing development
- Is the village already experiencing strain?
Infrastructure
- What facilities would serve 589 additional homes?
- Schools, healthcare, transport connections?
Timeline
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
Mickleton Parish Council
Find via CDC Parish Directory
Last updated: December 2025. For definitive information, refer to official consultation documents on the Council's website.