Blunsdon St Andrew, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blunsdon St Andrew, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 12,414 (2011)
District: Swindon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,394 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swindon
- Parliamentary constituency: Swindon North
- LSOA: Swindon 028E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blunsdon St Andrew.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blunsdon St Andrew.
- 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 Blunsdon St Andrew based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Blunsdon St Andrew.
- - 14 Wyld Court Blunsdon St Andrew Swindon SN25 2EE
Erection of single storey side extension with associated works and loft conversion with 2no pitched roof dormers to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 7 Lyall Close Blunsdon St Andrew Swindon SN25 2EH
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Abbey View Swindon SN25 2QZ
Works to Tree BOS TPO (No1) 1987.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 8 Lyall Close Blunsdon St Andrew Swindon SN25 2EH
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 94 Thornhill Drive St Andrews Ridge Swindon SN25 4GQ
Erection of a dropped kerb and access works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 7 Lyall Close Blunsdon St Andrew Swindon SN25 2EH
Works to trees in a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - S/TWC/26/0048 - 7 Lyall Close Blunsdon St Andrew Swindon SN25 2EH
Works to trees in a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 94 Thornhill Drive St Andrews Ridge Swindon SN25 4GQ
Change of use from Use Class C3a (dwellinghouse) to Use Class C2 (Children's Care Home).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 8 Nolan Close St Andrews Ridge Swindon SN25 4GP
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 23 Marbeck Close Redhouse Swindon SN25 2LT
Installation of replacement windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Main Drive Blunsdon Abbey Park Blunsdon Swindon SN25 2DU
Works to tree within Conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 1 Minster Close Haydon Wick Swindon SN25 2FG
Work to tree BOS TPO (No1) 1987
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-02-25
View full details - - East Drive Blunsdon Abbey Park Blunsdon Swindon
Works to trees within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Blunsdon St Andrew in Wiltshire
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.
Property prices in Blunsdon St Andrew show an average sale price of £294,394, 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 Blunsdon St Andrew a particularly low-crime area.
Blunsdon St Andrew has one conservation area within its boundaries: Blunsdon St Andrew. 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 Blunsdon St Andrew includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Blunsdon St Andrew
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Blunsdon St Andrew. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Blunsdon St Andrew.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blunsdon St Andrew were full planning applications (16), tree works (6), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.