Bishopstone (SN6), Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishopstone (SN6), Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bishopstone (SN6) are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
Population: 678 (2021)
District: Swindon
Website: http://bishopstoneandhintonparva.org/parishcouncil/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishopstone (SN6).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopstone (SN6).
- 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 Bishopstone (SN6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Bishopstone (SN6).
- - St Marys Church Church Walk Bishopstone Swindon
Works to trees in a Conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - S/TWC/26/0872 · Received: Thu 09 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - St Marys Church Church Walk Bishopstone Swindon
Works to trees in a Conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-07-09 - - Cues Farm Stables Cues Farm Cues Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PL
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - S/TWC/26/0680 · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - Cues Farm Stables Cues Farm Cues Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PL
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 5 Whatleys Orchard Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8QB
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - S/TWC/26/0594 · Received: Mon 11 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 11 May 2026 - 5 Whatleys Orchard Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8QB
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 2 New Cottages West End Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PX
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the installation of a container used for oil storage for domestic heating purposes under Part 1, Class E of the General Permitted Development Order (2015) (as
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Dreyden Cottage 14 Whatleys Orchard Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8QB
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 4 Whatleys Orchard Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8QB
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 3 Whatleys Orchard Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8QB
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Cues Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PL
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - West End Cottages Icknield Way Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PU
Erection of a post and rail fence (3ft high) and a new box hedge.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Hawthorns Cues Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PL
Erection of a new greenhouse. It will replace an old existing 12'x 8' greenhouse on the same site
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Harlestone House Mount Pleasant Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PN
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PY
Works to Tree within Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 3 Thatchers View Cues Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PL
Works to Trees under reference BOS TPO (No 3) 1997.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Prebendal Farmhouse Icknield Way Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PT
Removal of single storey extension to front elevation. Erection of single storey and two storey side and rear extensions to dwelling. Formation of single storey glazed link to existing detached store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - S/TWC/26/0195 - New House Cues Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PL
Works to Tree within Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - New House Cues Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PL
Works to Tree within Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Maces Cottage Nell Hill Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PR
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-21
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A brief summary of Bishopstone (SN6) in Wiltshire
Bishopstone (SN6) is a settlement located in Wiltshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 678 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swindon district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishopstone (SN6) a particularly low-crime area.
Bishopstone (SN6) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bishopstone, Idstone. 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 Bishopstone (SN6) includes 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, Bishopstone (SN6) planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://bishopstoneandhintonparva.org/parishcouncil/. 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 Bishopstone (SN6)
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Bishopstone (SN6). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishopstone (SN6) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bishopstone (SN6) were tree works (19), full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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