Established 1966

Cirencester Market Place

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 normally posted on the CD 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 applied to the town as a whole, although our main focus is on the protection of street scenes, particularly in the conservation areas.

Recent comments on planning applications have included:

Reference 24/02429/FULL – APPLICATION REFUSED WILL PROBABLY APPEAL

Redevelopment of a redundant town centre supermarket into 69 retirement apartments.

Our comments on the application included criticism of:

  1. Design and layout
  2. Parking provision
  3. Nearby hospitality area
  4. Further age specific development over entry level

Reference 24/02854/OUT APPEAL WON DESPITE MANY OBJECTIONS

Residential development of 280 dwellings on land off Kingshill Lane, previously refused.

Our comments on the application included criticism of:

  1. Landscaping inadequate
  2. Buffer compromised between Preston and Kingshill Meadow Housing

Reference: 24/03083/ADV APPLICATION REFUSED

Replacement of a static non-illuminated commercial sign with an illuminated alternative.

Our comments on the application included criticism of:

  1. New and additional light polution near a residential area
  2. Driver distraction and highway safety
  3. Impact on the streetscape
  4. Extension of commercial activity in a semi residential area