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Planning in Blunsdon St Andrew

Approved
83%
38 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blunsdon St Andrew in the last 24 months, from Swindon Borough Council's planning register.

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About Blunsdon St Andrew

Blunsdon St Andrew is a civil parish located in the Borough of Swindon, Wiltshire, approximately 4 miles north of Swindon's centre, bordered to the south by the A419. The parish's primary settlement is the village of Broad Blunsdon, complemented by the nearby Lower Blunsdon, while the hamlet of Broadbush is now integrated with Broad Blunsdon. This area's evolving landscape may present opportunities for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,414 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Swindon district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Blunsdon St Andrew area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Blunsdon St Andrew a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Blunsdon St Andrew has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blunsdon St Andrew planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Blunsdon St Andrew, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Blunsdon St Andrew. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), tree works (11), outline applications (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blunsdon St Andrew?
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Blunsdon St Andrew. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Blunsdon St Andrew?
The average planning decision time near Blunsdon St Andrew is 57 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 Blunsdon St Andrew?
The planning approval rate near Blunsdon St Andrew is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blunsdon St Andrew?
The most common type of planning application near Blunsdon St Andrew is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blunsdon St Andrew?
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