DISAPPOINTMENT has been expressed by Stratford District Council following the outcome of a planning appeal which has granted permission for up to 130 homes on Bordon Hill. The appeal, brought by Gladman Developments Ltd, was allowed by the Planning Inspectorate despite SDC’s strong opposition on grounds of landscape impact, heritage concerns, and conflict with local planning policies. In particular, the revised National Planning Policy Framework introduced in December 2024 has significantly altered how housing land supply is calculated with Stratford district’s number increasing by some 52 per cent. It undermines our local planning policies and the wishes of our communities. The council remains committed to sustainable development and will continue to work with residents, parish councils, and stakeholders to shape the future of the district.