The proposals
Indicative masterplan (click to enlarge)
The site
The proposed site sits to the south of Tetbury, between Longfurlong Lane and the A433 Bath Road, as outlined in red on the site location plan.
Site Location Plan (click to enlarge)
Our proposals
The proposals have been designed with community in mind. Key features include:
Up to 130 new homes, including 56 affordable homes
Children’s play areas
New cycle routes and footpaths
Extensive green open spaces
A dedicated ecological enhancement area to the south of the site
Public Right of Way retained through the centre, with a new trim trail alongside
Vehicle access from Bath Road
Access and connections
Vehicle access to the development is proposed from Bath Road. An additional pedestrian and emergency access is also planned from Longfurlong Lane to the north of the site.
The proposals include new walking routes throughout the development, helping both existing and future residents easily reach new areas of open space and move around the site.
The existing Public Right of Way will be retained, maintaining the current connection to Longfurlong Lane. This route would also be enhanced with new paths through the development, improving access towards the town centre.
In addition, the existing informal cycle route along Longfurlong Lane would continue to provide a convenient link between the site and Tetbury town centre.
Public open spaces
Green open space would form a key part of the development. This would include children’s play areas, as well as a network of walking routes connected to existing footpaths and the Public Right of Way.
The open spaces are being designed in line with Fields in Trust guidance, providing a variety of play opportunities for children and young people of different ages. These spaces would be available for both new residents and the wider community to enjoy.
Safeguarding nature
More than half of the site is currently proposed as green open space. This would include landscaped areas, play spaces, and sustainable drainage features, significantly exceeding best practice guidance.
The southern field would remain undeveloped, creating opportunities to enhance habitats and support wildlife. Existing woodland along the site boundaries would be protected, with buffer zones separating it from new homes.
In addition, development would be set back from large trees in the northern field, allowing them to become an attractive and central green feature within the new development.
The natural green infrastructure and water features along the southern boundary also offer further opportunities to improve biodiversity and create a richer natural environment.
Preserving Tetbury’s heritage
While detailed design will come forward at a later stage in the planning process, the proposed development would be guided by a strong design approach that respects Tetbury’s historic character.
Miller Homes is committed to creating a development that reflects the town’s heritage and sense of place as plans progress.
New homes would take inspiration from Tetbury’s traditional architecture, helping the development blend naturally with its surroundings. Important views, including those towards St Mary’s Church spire, would also be carefully considered and incorporated into the design.
The need
Cotswold District Council is currently unable to demonstrate a five-year supply of housing land - a government target designed to ensure enough homes are planned for the future. The council’s current supply is around 1.8 years, which is significantly below this target.
This shortfall makes it harder for local people, including first-time buyers, families, and those looking to downsize, to find suitable and affordable homes in Tetbury.
Because of this, there is a need to identify suitable locations for new housing that are deliverable, sustainable, and have limited constraints. Land at Longfurlong Lane represents one such opportunity to help meet this local need.
Planning process
The proposals are currently at an early outline stage. To help illustrate how the development could come forward, an Indicative Masterplan has been prepared.
This masterplan shows where new homes could be located, areas that could be retained for ecological enhancement, and how vehicle and pedestrian access to the site may be provided.
The detailed design of the development has not yet been finalised. If outline planning permission is granted, more detailed proposals would be developed and submitted at a later stage.