Plans to protect Stonehenge from future developments

Plans to protect Stonehenge from future developments are under way.

The proposal is to introduce a planning document for Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site which will have to be taken into account when authorities are considering upgrades to roads or other visitor pressures at the "internationally significant" site, Wiltshire Council's report states.

Sarah Valdus, Wiltshire Council director of environment, said: "The Setting Study will provide clarity and guidance to developers, designers, applicants, consultees and decision makers, ensuring any planning decision or strategy regarding the World Heritage Site is as informed as possible."

A consultation is open until 17 June.