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This section introduces the Vale of Evesham, a large area spanning Stratford-on-Avon, Cotswold and Wychavon districts with a tradition of agriculture, horticulture and market gardening. Former military bases and airfields there have been redeveloped for employment uses, especially storage and distribution. This has caused significant growth in heavy goods vehicle traffic, and the resulting noise, vibration, loss of tranquillity and harm to local character are a major concern for communities.
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2.13 Vale of Evesham
Policies within this section contribute to achieving the following Strategic
Objectives:
SO7. Protecting and enhancing our heritage and cultural assets
SO8. Improving the quality of life of our communities
2.13.1 The Vale of Evesham covers a substantial geographical area within Stratford-on-
Avon, Cotswold and Wychavon Districts and has a traditional association with
agriculture, horticulture and market gardening. The Vale is also home to a number of
former military bases and airfields where redevelopment for employment uses,
especially storage and distribution, has occurred on a large scale. The various
employment uses have led to significant growth in the numbers of heavy goods vehicles
(HGVs) passing through the area. The resultant intrusion due to noise and vibration, loss
of tranquillity and impact on the character of the area is a major concern to the
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