The Cotswolds areas where thousands of homes could be built - including new village View 3 Images

The Cotswolds could see thousands of new homes and a new village built in the coming years, according to plans revealed by Cotswold District Council. The council has published draft options for future housing development in response to a sharp rise in government-imposed targets for new homes.

The number of homes the council needs to plan for each year has more than doubled to 1,036, as part of a national drive to build 1.5 million homes during this parliament.

In early November, the council will launch a public consultation once the cabinet endorses potential development scenarios later this month. The council has developed several strategic options based on land that could be available,

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