Northleach
A historic wool town with no new allocations - the Local Plan appears to respect the Neighbourhood Plan
815
Current homes
83
Additional by 2043
10%
Growth
90.4%
NP support
What the Local Plan Proposes
| Source | Homes |
|---|---|
| Planning permissions | 4 |
| Remaining allocations | 49 |
| Windfalls | 30 |
| New allocation | 0 |
| Total 2025-2043 | 83 |
Source: Local Plan Table 2
What This Means
Northleach would see modest growth of 10% (83 homes) with no new allocations. This reflects:
- Location entirely within the Cotswolds National Landscape
- A made Neighbourhood Plan (2019)
- The town's role as a historic wool town with significant heritage
CDC's Own Evidence
The Council's own evidence base documents reveal key constraints affecting Northleach. Use these findings in your consultation response.
National Landscape - Highest Protection
Northleach 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". Only Scenario 6 meets housing need - but it is "contrary to national planning policy".
IIA Assessment Findings
- Historic wool town with limited capacity for change
- National Landscape constraint limits growth options
- Zero new allocations appears to respect these constraints
How to use this evidence
When responding to the consultation, you can cite the National Landscape protection to support the approach of no new allocations in Northleach. The Council's own evidence confirms that development within the National Landscape is constrained.
Neighbourhood Plan: Made March 2019
Strong community mandate being respected
Northleach with Eastington has a made Neighbourhood Plan, approved at referendum in March 2019 with 90.4% support.
The zero new allocation suggests the Local Plan is respecting the community's plan.
Key Issues for Residents
Neighbourhood Plan Alignment
- No new allocations appears to respect the NP
- Is this the right approach for Northleach?
Historic Wool Town
- Significant medieval heritage
- Church of St Peter and St Paul
- Cotswolds Discovery Centre (former House of Correction)
National Landscape
- Modest growth appropriate for protected area
Local Services
- What services are available?
- Can they support modest growth?
Timeline
March 2019
Neighbourhood Plan made (90.4% support)
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
Northleach with Eastington Town Council
northleach.gov.uk
Last updated: December 2025. For definitive information, refer to official consultation documents on the Council's website.