Cotswolds Councillors Reject 195 Home Bloor Scheme

Posted by UK Property Forums on 10th October 2025 -

Bloor Homes’ application to build 195 homes on the edge of Moreton-in-Marsh have been unanimously rejected by councillors. 

Cotswold District Council’s planning and licensing committee rejected the application on October 8.

Cllr Angus Jenkinson said: “This is a plan for profits, not for an integrated master plan. It will breed problems.

“Objections from the town council, locals and NGOs show that beyond any orchestrated NIMBY reactions there is real and reasonable concern. It is not just that it is outside the town boundary, it would be an isolated enclave.”

The plans faced 142 letters of objection, with many citing the likely increase in traffic congestion and concerns regarding pressure on local infrastructure.

Jonathan Brown, an agent acting on behalf of Bloor Homes, said: “We are naturally disappointed at the officer’s recommendation to refuse the application as Bloor Homes considers the site to be a highly sustainable location.”

“By the council’s own admission, this site is considered to be a candidate for future development subject to overcoming infrastructure capacity issues.

“This scheme would make a meaningful contribution to the district’s housing supply, particularly in delivering affordable homes.

“This persistent failure to deliver affordable homes in the district is having a profound and damaging effect on local families.”

Bloor Homes originally submitted the outline planning application in April this year.

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