How long do planning decisions take near Baydon?

The average planning decision time near Baydon is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Baydon?

The planning approval rate near Baydon is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Baydon?

The most common type of planning application near Baydon is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Baydon?

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Baydon, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Baydon, Wiltshire.

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About Baydon

Baydon is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 10 miles south-east of Swindon. It sits along the county boundary with Berkshire, making it about 7 miles north-west of the market town of Hungerford in West Berkshire. This strategic location may impact planning applications in the area, particularly regarding cross-county considerations.

Population: 655 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

Website: http://www.baydon.org

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £473,460 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 024D

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

criminal-damage-arson: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Baydon.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Baydon.

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 Baydon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Baydon.

- Land South of Finches Farm Water Tower, Finches Lane, Baydon, Marlborough, SN8 2JN
The site and buildings have been used for equestrian purposes for over 10 years (see submitted cover letter)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-06
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- BROOKFIELD, MANOR LANE, BAYDON, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2JD
Fraxinus excelsior (Ash). Monolift on the two ash trees leaving as 10ft sticks, retaining ivy to encourage/Retain habitat. Dismantle with the use of a MWEP AMENDMENT - Fraxinus excelsior Fell 2 x dyin
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-28
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- BROOKFIELD, MANOR LANE, BAYDON, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2JD
T1. Mature Field Maple. Height approx. 6 metres, crown spread approx. 2 metres. The tree is a poor specimen with low amenity value, and is very unlikely to improve. For the sake of public safety the a
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-03
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A brief summary of Baydon in Wiltshire

Property prices in Baydon show an average sale price of £473,460, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Baydon is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Baydon has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Baydon. 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 Baydon includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Baydon planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.baydon.org. 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 Baydon

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Baydon. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Baydon.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Baydon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Baydon were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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