®Planning appeal decision
Ampney Park, Ampney Crucis, Cirencester, GL7 5RY
Planning appeal 3372305 at Ampney Park, Ampney Crucis, Cirencester, GL7 5RY (Cotswold District Council) was allowed on 11 February 2026 by Inspector Simpson V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development and works would preserve the Grade II listed buildings - Ampney Park and the Gatepiers and Gates at Ampney Park and adjoining curved wall, or their settings, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ampney Crucis Conservation Area.
the change of use of existing residential and ancillary buildings, demolition of modern buildings and structures and erection of new buildings together with access, parking and landscape works, repair of existing listed and curtilage listed structures, all in association with the proposed new use of the site as a function / events venue location including visitor accommodation and associated facilities (sui generis mix of uses)
- Authority
- Cotswold District Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Major retail and services
- Inspector
- Simpson V
- Postcode
- GL7 5RY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development and works would preserve the Grade II listed buildings - Ampney Park and the Gatepiers and Gates at Ampney Park and adjoining curved wall, or their settings, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ampney Crucis Conservation Area
- The effect of the development on the North Meadow and Clattinger Farm Special Area of Conservation habitat site
What decided it
The public benefits of job creation, economic activity, heritage asset preservation and repair, and enhanced visitor appreciation of the heritage assets outweighed the less than substantial harm to the listed buildings and conservation area caused by the proposed access works.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EN1EN2EN8EN9EN10EN11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 57Paragraph 58Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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