Overview
- Cotswolds District Council refused residents’ proposal to designate the fields between Bath Road and Longfurlong Lane as public space, citing insufficient long‑term management, maintenance and funding details.
- Miller Homes is proposing 135 houses on the land and says it has held positive talks with councillors and will provide further information to the local community.
- Local campaigners and some councillors warned the development would damage the Cotswolds landscape and threaten the tranquillity and privacy enjoyed at nearby Highgrove, where King Charles has personal ties and has planted hedges.
- Residents fear the scheme could be marketed as premium housing because of its proximity to the royal estate, which could push up local prices and change the character of Tetbury.
- The decision does not resolve planning permission for the development and could lead to revised applications, conditions or appeals; a key technical hurdle will be demonstrable, long‑term plans for managing any community or conservation benefits.