North Cerney
A very small village (72 homes) with high windfall percentage growth. Within the National Landscape.
72
Current homes
27
Additional by 2043
38%
Growth
0
New allocation
What This Means
North Cerney would see 38% growth (27 homes) but with no new allocations. The high growth percentage reflects the very small base (just 72 homes). All growth from windfalls in the National Landscape. No Neighbourhood Plan.
CDC's Own Evidence
Settlement Role & Function Study
8.3
Service Score
569
Population
3rd
Highest Non-Principal Score
North Cerney has the 3rd highest service score (8.3) among Non-Principal Settlements, indicating relatively good access to services despite its small size.
IIA Alternative Scenarios - Strategic Extension Considered
The IIA reveals that Scenario 6 considered a strategic extension north and south of North Cerney:
"Strategic extension north and south of North Cerney" was assessed as one potential option for meeting 100% housing need - ultimately rejected.
Source: IIA Report, Table 2.5
This option would have represented 960 homes - a complete transformation of this tiny village. The current windfall-only approach avoids this outcome.
How to use this evidence
Reference "Settlement Role & Function Study" for the relatively high service score (8.3) which may explain why strategic extension was considered. The IIA Report shows this option was rejected - you can cite this to support maintaining the current approach.
Have Your Say
The consultation closes 2 January 2026.
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How to Respond EffectivelyLast updated: December 2025.