Moreton In Marsh Town Council

Planning Committee

Planning Committee

Committee consists of:-

Rachael Shaw (chairman)

Tom Lewis

Kit Havelock - Davies

Tom Fawcett

Michael Lucas

Nicola Thompson

The Cotswold District Council is the local Planning Authority and all applications are dealt and processed by them. The Town Council is consulted on any applications that are within the parish boundary. However, the final decision is always made by the Cotswold District Council.

The Planning Committee meet on a regular basis, as and when required, to discuss and make comment on any planning applications received by the Council. The Committee have delegated power to make a decision on behalf of the Council for all minor and small applications and their decisions are reported to full Council. However, on any large or controversial developments then the recommendations of the Planning Committee will be heard by the full Council and it is them that make the final decision.

Moreton in Marsh has been identified to become the main Market Town for the North Cotswolds in the CDC's draft Local Development Framework – Core Strategy 2nd Issues and Options Papers. As such it is regarded as a town that can be developed and grow. The Council has already commented on this draft Consultation and will endeavour to ensure that if the town is to be developed that the right infrastructures and services are in place ahead of any major changes. If you would like a copy of the Council's comments/observations to this draft please contact the Clerk of the Council on 01608 651448 or request a copy by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Planning Committee are currently working on a "Community Plan" not to be confused with a "Neighbourhood Plan". A Community Plan will identify what is required in the future for the town by the community. The Plan is community led (rather than Town Council) and the Steering Committee will need input from the local shops, businesses, parishioners, organisations etc. This will enable the Council to see what services and amenities the parishioners want for their town. A Neighbourhood Plan is solely concerned with land use and not with social, economic aspects. However, a Neighbourhood Plan requires a 50% positive response from a Referendum for it to be approved by the Local Planning Authority (Cotswold District Council). 

All planning applications can be viewed on the Cotswold District Council Website - www.cotswold.gov.uk. You can then view, on line, all the relevant documentation and make a comment if so desired.

The Agenda for forthcoming meetings will be posted on this page. If you would like a copy of any of the Committee Meeting Minutes then please contact the Clerk of the Council on 01608 651448 or by email at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "