Planning

Cirencester Civic Society draws on the expertise of our members to respond to those planning applications which may affect the character of the town. We work closely with the town and district councils to help them make decisions which are informed by our views.

Comments on individual planning applications are posted weekly on the Cotswold Disctrict Council Planning Website. Our aim is to improve the standard of design of buildings in the town, prevent inappropriate development, remove eyesores and assist in the conservation of our numerous listed buildings and other heritage assets. This applies to the town as a whole, although our main focus is on the protection of street scenes, particularly in the conservation areas. All planning application are reviewed by one of our trustees who is a retired architect, using his professional eye to assess factors such as design, parking, access and any impact on the surrounding environment. Most applications are viewed positively with no objections but occasionally minor points or observations are sent to the planning department on our behalf. Alongside this, we consult on planning policy within the town such as the pending Cirencester Neighbourhood Plan and the draft Green Spaces Strategy.

Recent comments on planning applications have included: