Upper Rissington
A former RAF base with the lowest growth of any Principal Settlement at just 4%
757
Current homes
32
Additional by 2043
4%
Growth (lowest)
7
Years NP in development
What the Local Plan Proposes
| Source | Homes |
|---|---|
| Planning permissions | 6 |
| Windfalls | 26 |
| New allocation | 0 |
| Total 2025-2043 | 32 |
Source: Local Plan Table 2
What This Means
Upper Rissington would see the lowest growth of any Principal Settlement - just 4% (32 homes) with no new allocations.
This reflects the settlement's unusual character: a former RAF base that has been converted to housing, located within the National Landscape.
CDC's Own Evidence
The Council's own evidence base documents reveal the unique context affecting Upper Rissington.
Brownfield Site - Different Context
Upper Rissington is within the National Landscape but has a unique status as a former RAF base - previously developed brownfield land.
The IIA notes that Upper Rissington has "committed development on brownfield land" - making it an exception to the general constraints on National Landscape development.
Source: Integrated Impact Assessment, November 2025
Why the Lowest Growth?
Despite its brownfield status, Upper Rissington has the lowest growth of any Principal Settlement (4%). This may reflect:
- Existing committed development already underway
- National Landscape location limits expansion beyond brownfield
- Limited services and infrastructure capacity
How to use this evidence
When responding to the consultation, you can cite Upper Rissington's brownfield status as a reason why some National Landscape development is acceptable here but not elsewhere. The low growth allocation reflects the limits of expansion beyond the previously developed site.
Neighbourhood Plan: 7 Years In Development
Long-running neighbourhood plan process
Upper Rissington Parish Council designated a Neighbourhood Area in February 2018 - 7 years ago - but the plan has not yet been completed.
Key Issues for Residents
Why Lowest Growth?
- Principal Settlement status but only 4% growth
- Is this appropriate or too restrictive?
- What are the constraints?
Former RAF Base Character
- Distinctive planned settlement
- Different character from traditional Cotswold villages
- How should this inform future development?
Neighbourhood Plan Progress
- 7 years without completion
- What has caused delays?
National Landscape
- Entirely within protected landscape
- Does this justify the low allocation?
Timeline
February 2018
Neighbourhood Area designated (7 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
Upper Rissington Parish Council
upperrissington-pc.gov.uk
Last updated: December 2025. For definitive information, refer to official consultation documents on the Council's website.