50 homes at Land To The East Of Nostle Road, Nostle Road, Northleach

What was proposed

The outline application sought 50 dwellings with associated infrastructure and landscaping, with access decided now and other details reserved for later.

“Outline application for 50 dwellings, plus associated infrastructure and landscaping. All matters reserved except access at Land To The East Of Nostle Road Nostle Road Northleach Gloucestershire…”

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The site and its setting

The site is a sloping 2.7-hectare agricultural area beside Northleach, within the development boundary, allocated for housing and inside the Cotswolds National Landscape.

“This application relates to an area of agricultural land located adjacent to the eastern edge of the town of Northleach. The application site measures approximately 2.7 hectares in size and consists of an agricultural field which measures approximately 2.2 hectares and an area of woodland/scrub located to its north which measures approximately 0.5 hectares in size. The agricultural field is currently set to grass.”

“The application site is bordered by agricultural fields to its north and east. The agricultural land to the north of the site is at a higher level than the application site. The western boundary of the application site adjoins a post war housing development (Nostle Road). The eastern edge of the aforementioned development is defined by a residential estate road and 3 dwellings and their associated gardens.”

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What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission subject to biodiversity clearance, a legal agreement for housing and monitoring, and financial contributions towards education, libraries, transport, bus stops and travel planning.

“PERMIT subject to no objection from Biodiversity Officer (and any associated conditions), completion of a S106 legal agreement covering the provision of affordable and self-build/custom build housing, Biodiversity Net Gain Monitoring and financial contributions to secondary (16-18) education, library services, school transport, bus stops and a travel plan.”

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What consultees and residents said

Highways, flood, archaeology, trees, contamination, air quality and water consultees raised no objection subject to requirements, while the biodiversity officer requested further information.

“Biodiversity Officer: Further information requested.”

“Thames Water: No objection subject to water supply condition.”

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Who spoke

The Town Council speaker opposed the scale and raised landscape, water, drainage and flood concerns, while the agent or applicant supported the scheme’s housing and local benefits.

The committee vote

A motion to permit was proposed, seconded and agreed by the committee; one councillor left before the vote and did not participate.

“Member comments • Support was expressed for the indicative layout, noting that the proposed design would create a more balanced entrance to the town and demonstrated thoughtful design. • The scale of development would be delivered over a number of years and was considered proportionate in the context of the town's growth.”

“Councillor Patrick Coleman proposed PERMITTING the application and Councillor Julia Judd seconded the proposal. The proposal was put to the vote and agreed by the Committee RESOLVED: to PERMIT the application. 09.”

Minutes

Requirements attached

The permission included requirements for reserved matters, drainage, water infrastructure, access, parking, travel planning, construction management, housing mix and public open space.

“Reason: These are "reserved matters" and were listed in the application for later approval. This is only an outline planning permission and these matters require further consideration by the Local Planning Authority. This condition is imposed to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended.”

“Prior to the commencement of development, a surface water drainage scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The surface water drainage scheme shall accord with the principles set out in the drainage strategy section of the document titled 'Flood Risk Assessment Feb 2026 Issue:1' and include a timetable for the implementation of all drainage works.”

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