Willersey
Substantial 40% growth proposed before the community has had any chance to develop a Neighbourhood Plan
458
Current homes
184
Additional by 2043
40%
Growth
102
New allocation
What the Local Plan Proposes
| Source | Homes |
|---|---|
| Planning permissions | 9 |
| Remaining allocations | 57 |
| Windfalls | 16 |
| New allocation | 102 |
| Total 2025-2043 | 184 |
Source: Local Plan Table 2
What This Means
Substantial growth for a Non-Principal Settlement
Willersey would see substantial growth of 40% (184 homes), including a 102-home new allocation - significant for a Non-Principal Settlement of just 458 homes.
CDC's Own Evidence
The Council's own Landscape Sensitivity Assessment identifies concerns about development around Willersey.
Zone 01: M-H to H Sensitivity
| Zone | Sensitivity | Key Constraints |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 01 | M-H to H | Adjacent to National Landscape, flat topography increases visual exposure, ridge and furrow heritage |
Zone 01 has "limited capacity to accommodate large-scale development without adversely affecting landscape character."
Source: Landscape Sensitivity Assessment, November 2025
The Contradiction
Despite the landscape assessment stating there is "limited capacity", the Local Plan proposes 40% growth with a 102-home new allocation.
This is one of the starkest contradictions between the evidence base and the proposed allocations.
How to use this evidence
When responding to the consultation, you can cite the Zone 01 assessment's finding of "limited capacity" to question whether 102 new homes is appropriate. The Council's own evidence contradicts the scale of growth proposed.
Site-Specific Constraints
The Site Assessment Sheets identify specific heritage and accessibility constraints for Zone 01 (Around Willersey).
Scheduled Monuments Near Zone 01
Moated site, enclosures and water management features
NHLE: 1003359 | Located ~250m southeast at Weston Subedge
"Potential (perhaps moderate degree of less than substantial?) harm to the significance of the scheduled monument... through changes to its setting"
Willersey Hill Camp
NHLE: 1003327 | Overlooks the site from the Cotswold Hills
"There could also be harm similarly to scheduled Willersey Hill Camp which overlooks the site"
Ridge and Furrow Earthworks
"Extensive contiguous blocks of relict ridge and furrow earthworks to N. of Willersey and Saintbury"
Public Transport Accessibility
| Service | Time (mins) | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Supermarket | 41 | Orange |
| Hospital | 91 | Orange |
| GP | 15 | Green |
| Primary Education | IMPOSSIBLE | Red |
| Secondary Education | IMPOSSIBLE | Red |
Nearest station: Honeybourne (within 5km). Overall accessibility score: Orange.
How to cite these constraints
Reference "Site Assessment Sheets, Appendix A, Zone 01" in your response. Note that primary and secondary education are rated "IMPOSSIBLE" by public transport, and two Scheduled Monuments would be harmed by development.
Neighbourhood Plan: Just Designated
Designated AFTER Local Plan consultation opened
Willersey Parish Council designated a Neighbourhood Area in February 2025 - after this Local Plan consultation opened.
This means:
- The community is just starting its neighbourhood planning process
- 102 homes are being allocated before the community has any formal input
- The NP may take years to complete
Key Issues for Residents
Timing
- NP designated after Local Plan consultation opened
- Community has had no opportunity to shape allocations
- Is 102 homes appropriate before the NP is developed?
Scale for Non-Principal Settlement
- 40% growth is substantial
- Only a Non-Principal Settlement with limited services
- Can infrastructure cope?
Location
- Northern edge of district near Broadway
- Relationship to Broadway (in Worcestershire)
- What services would residents use?
Village Character
- Traditional Cotswold village
- How would 40% growth affect character?
Timeline
14 November 2025
Local Plan consultation opens
February 2025
Neighbourhood Area just designated
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
Willersey Parish Council
Find via CDC Parish Directory
Last updated: December 2025. For definitive information, refer to official consultation documents on the Council's website.