In June 2020, Ampney Crucis Parish Council approached us to have their parish boundaries designated as a neighbourhood area, so they could develop a neighbourhood plan. Under the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2016, this area was automatically approved, without need for consultation or decision.
Neighbourhood plans in development
The first step of neighbourhood plans is to have a neighbourhood area designated. These areas have all had their submission for a neighbourhood area approved and are developing their plans.
Ampney Crucis Submission For Designation - pdf - 231 Kb
In January 2020, Andoversford Parish Council approached us to have their parish boundaries designated as a neighbourhood area, so they could develop a neighbourhood plan. Under the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2016, this area was automatically approved, without need for consultation or decision.
In January 2017, Blockley Parish Council approached us to have their parish boundaries designated as a neighbourhood area, so they could develop a neighbourhood plan. Under the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2016, this area was automatically approved, without need for consultation or decision.
In January 2021, Chedworth Parish Council approached us to have their parish boundaries designated as a neighbourhood area, so they could develop a neighbourhood plan. Under the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2016, this area was automatically approved, without need for consultation or decision.
Basic Conditions Statement Consultation
Friday 15th May to Friday 5th June
On 12th May 2026, Cotswold District Council received a revised Basic Conditions Statement to accompany the Chipping Campden Neighbourhood Plan, taking into account the provisions of Sections 98 and 99 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act (LURA) 2023 which came into force on 25th March 2026.
We have commenced a three-week consultation from Friday 15th May 2026 to allow those who live, work, or carry out business in Chipping Campden to comment. You can view the document here.
Comments are invited regarding whether the submitted basic conditions addendum comply with Section 98 and Section 99 in the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (as amended). Comments should relate only to the addendum. This is not an opportunity to comment further on the Chipping Campden Neighbourhood Plan, as the Regulation 16 consultation has now closed.
Please submit your comments by Monday 8th June (9am) to [email protected]. Comments will be redacted and sent directly to the Independent Examiner.
Chipping Campden Extra Hearing Info
As of 13th March 2026, the Examiner has visited the Neighbourhood Area, read the submitted documents, and read the representations made to the Plan. The Examiner has also prepared a Clarification Note (questions to the Town Council) and read the responses to that note. The Examiner now considers that to ensure adequate examination of the Plan, it is necessary to hold a hearing on the contents of Policies 1 and 6.
This hearing will take place on Tuesday 14th April at Chipping Campden Town Hall, and further details can be found below.
Chipping Campden Neighbourhood Development Plan Detailed Hearing Note - docx - 26 Kb
From February 2026, the Chipping Camden submitted Neighbourhood Plan is being examined.
The submitted Neighbourhood Plan documents can be found here.
The arrangements for the examination can be found below. Updates will follow on this page.
Regulation 16 Consultation
Cotswold District Council is seeking views on a proposed Neighbourhood Plan for Cirencester. We are publicising the Plan and inviting comments for a period of 6 weeks beginning on Thursday 16th April 2026 and ending at 5pm on Friday 29th May 2026.
Please email comments to: [email protected]. All comments will be forwarded to an Independent Examiner for consideration.
You can view the Plan and supporting documents below:
In December 2013, Ebrington Parish Council approached us to have their parish areas designated as a Neighbourhood Area, so they could develop a neighbourhood plan. Following the statutory consultation period, we designated this area on 14 February 2014.
Regulation 16 Consultation
Cotswold District Council is seeking views on a proposed Neighbourhood Plan for Moreton-in-Marsh. We are publicising the Plan and inviting comments for a period of 6 weeks beginning on Thursday 16th April 2026 and ending at 5pm on Friday 29th May 2026.
Please email comments to: [email protected]. All comments will be forwarded to an Independent Examiner for consideration.
You can view the Plan and supporting documents below:
Siddington Parish Council is undertaking a Reg. 14 Consultation on their draft Neighbourhood Plan. Further details, documents to download, and how to respond can be found on their website.
Upper Rissington Parish Council submitted a request for a neighbourhood area to be designated. The area proposed covers most of Upper Rissington parish, except the area within RAF Little Rissington, and a small part of the Victory Fields development, within Great Rissington. This submission was considered and agreed on 22 February 2018.
Willersey
In February 2025, Willersey Parish Council approached us to have their parish boundaries designated as a neighbourhood area, so they could develop a neighbourhood plan. Under the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2016, this area was automatically approved, without need for consultation or decision.