Alderton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alderton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Alderton are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Alderton
Alderton is a village located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 6 miles southwest of Malmesbury. Previously a civil parish, Alderton was incorporated into the parish of Luckington in 1934, following a population count of 107 in 1931. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications and developments in the area.
District: Luckington
Website: http://luckingtonandalderton.weebly.com/
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Alderton.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,392 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alderton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alderton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Alderton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Alderton.
- - The Old Post Office, The Street, Alderton, Chippenham, SN14 6NL
Alterations to garage roof. Addition of dormer windows and conservation rooflights (resubmission of PL/2025/09381)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - BYWAYS, THE STREET, ALDERTON, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 6NL
T1 Variegated Holly - Crown reduction by up to 2m; T2 & T3 Apple - Fell due to excessive shading and low amenity value (6m from end of new extension). To mitigate the loss of these 2 apple trees, we i
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Byways, The Street, Alderton, Chippenham, SN14 6NL
Two-storey rear extension and garden landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - New Farm, Alderton, Chippenham, SN14 6NW
Re-discharge Condition 3 on PL/2022/01586 to reflect the updated finishes schedule
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - The Old Post Office, The Street, Alderton, Chippenham , SN14 6NL
Alterations to garage roof. Addition of dormer windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - NEW FARMHOUSE, BACK LANE, ALDERTON, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 6NW
Leylandii hedge - Reduce by up to 30%. White Willow - Crown to be thinned and reduced by up to 30%. Willow - Coppice.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - New Farm, Back Lane, Alderton, Chippenham, SN14 6NW
Discharge of condition 14 (Ecology Mitigation and Enhancement Scheme) of PL/2022/01245
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Alderton in Wiltshire
Alderton is a village located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 6 miles southwest of Malmesbury. Previously a civil parish, Alderton was incorporated into the parish of Luckington in 1934, following a population count of 107 in 1931. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications and developments in the area. It sits within the Luckington district.
Property prices in Alderton show an average sale price of £321,392, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alderton a particularly low-crime area.
Alderton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Luckington, Alderton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alderton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alderton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://luckingtonandalderton.weebly.com/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Alderton
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Alderton. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Alderton.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Alderton were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Luckington planning applications
- Littleton Drew planning applications
- Brook End planning applications
- Grittleton planning applications
- Badminton planning applications
- Horsedown planning applications
- The Gibb planning applications
- Acton Turville planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.