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Wiltshire Council Approves Study to Protect Stonehenge Landscape

10/15/2025

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On October 15, 2025, Wiltshire Council's cabinet approved the Setting Study to protect the landscape around Stonehenge and Avebury.
The Setting Study will guide developers on building height, lighting, and landscaping to prevent adverse impacts on the World Heritage Site.
The final approval will be decided by all 98 Wiltshire councillors on October 21, 2025.
Councillor Adrian Foster said, "We have a vital collective responsibility" to safeguard these sites.

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On October 15, 2025, Wiltshire Council's cabinet approved the Setting Study to protect the landscape around Stonehenge and Avebury.
The Setting Study will guide developers on building height, lighting, and landscaping to prevent adverse impacts on the World Heritage Site.
The final approval will be decided by all 98 Wiltshire councillors on October 21, 2025.
Councillor Adrian Foster said, "We have a vital collective responsibility" to safeguard these sites.