Biddestone, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Biddestone, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Biddestone
Biddestone is a picturesque village located in northwest Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles west of Chippenham and 2 miles north of Corsham. Now part of the parish of Biddestone and Slaughterford, it encompasses the smaller settlement of Slaughterford, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its charming rural setting and proximity to larger towns.
Population: 498
District: Biddestone and Slaughterford
Website: http://www.biddestonevillage.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £361,740 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Biddestone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Biddestone.
- 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 Biddestone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Biddestone.
- - GARDEN COTTAGE, THE BUTTS, BIDDESTONE, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 7DY
Walnut tree to be reduced in height and thinned out by two thirds.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - BAY TREE COTTAGE, THE BUTTS, BIDDESTONE, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 7DY
Prunus - 20% Crown Reduction; Walnut - 30% Crown Reduction; Willow - 40% Crown Reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - OLD RECTORY, CHURCH ROAD, BIDDESTONE, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 7DP
T1 T2 Lime trees - Reduce crown by 5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - BIDDESTONE MANOR, CHIPPENHAM ROAD, BIDDESTONE, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 7DJ
T1 T2 T3 Willow - Reduce to half height. T4 Corkscrew Willow - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Biddestone Cricket Club, Yatton Road, Biddestone, SN14 7BZ
Replacement of two temporary timber framed sheds with a new single temporary timber framed and timber clad shelter.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Hawthorn Cottage, The Green, Biddestone, Chippenham, Wilts, SN14 7DG
Replacement of 9 no. existing soft wood double casement and triple casement Georgian style windows with bespoke hard wood (Idigbo) double glazed, double casement and triple casement cottage style wind
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - CHAMPIONS, THE GREEN, BIDDESTONE, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 7DG
Beech (T1) - crown reduction. Reduce the crown by approximately 3 metres. It may also be necessary to raise the crown by 1 metre to give a clear height of three metres above ground level Beech (T2) -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Annexe, The School, The Green, Biddestone, Wilts, SN14 7DG
Discharge of condition 4 of PL/2023/02168
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Biddestone in Wiltshire
Biddestone is a picturesque village located in northwest Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles west of Chippenham and 2 miles north of Corsham. Now part of the parish of Biddestone and Slaughterford, it encompasses the smaller settlement of Slaughterford, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its charming rural setting and proximity to larger towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 498. It sits within the Biddestone and Slaughterford district.
Property prices in Biddestone show an average sale price of £361,740, 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 Biddestone a particularly low-crime area.
Biddestone has one conservation area within its boundaries: Biddestone. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Biddestone includes 6 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, Biddestone planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.biddestonevillage.co.uk/. 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 Biddestone
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Biddestone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Biddestone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Biddestone were tree works (4), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.