Land north of Campden Road, Shipston public inquiry – to be resumed

The public inquiry that started last October following an appeal by Ainscough Strategic Land for the development of a supermarket, petrol station, retirement development and housing at land north of Campden Road, Shipston-on-Stour will resume on Tuesday 8 July at Ettington Community Centre, Rogers Lane, Ettington.

The appeal relates to the planning application for the development of a supermarket; petrol station; customer car parking; 'Extra Care' Retirement Home, comprising up to 80 cottages and 50 apartments; up to 54 houses with 35% affordable housing; community building; associated access arrangements; open space; allotments and landscaping.

Stratford-on-Avon District Council refused the application on the 28 January 2013 and is defending the appeal on the following grounds:

• Impact of retail store on the viability and vitality of Shipston Town Centre
• Impact on the landscape.

The inquiry is expected to last a further 8 days and the Government Planning Inspector presiding over the inquiry is Mr P Ware.

Members of the public may attend the inquiry and express their view – at the discretion of the inspector.

Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/J3720/A/13/2194850