Bowden Hill, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowden Hill, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Bowden Hill
Bowden Hill is a quaint village situated in Wiltshire, England, within the Lacock parish, approximately 3.5 miles south of Chippenham and 1.5 miles east of Lacock. The village features around 50 homes, a local pub, and a small industrial estate, making it a focal point for potential planning applications in the area.
District: Lacock
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Wiltshire 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bowden Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowden Hill.
- 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 Bowden Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Bowden Hill.
- - RISING SUN INN, BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
G1 Willow - Fell; G2 hedge - Reduce to gain a 5m clearance from power lines
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 29 BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
T2 Pine - Side prune crown to gain a 3.5m clearance from powerlines
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - LOWER LODGE, 35 BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
Oak tree - 30% crown reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - BOWDEN PARK HOUSE, BOWDEN PARK, BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
Remove 4 Conifers
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - DE BIJENKORF, BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
G1 Hazel trees - Reduce height to gain a 4m clearance; T1 Leylandii - Side prune by 2m to gain a 3.5m clearance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - GRIFFIN FARM, BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
T1 Beech - Side prune to gain a 5m clearance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - LOWER LODGE, 35 BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
G1 Beech hedge - Reduce height by 1m; T1 Birch tree - Side prune epicormic growth to gain a 3.5m clearance from overhead lines; T2 T3 & T4 - 3 x Apple trees - Crown reduce to gain a 3.5m clearance fro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - THE OLD VICARAGE, 19 BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
T1 - Lime tree - side prune side growth to gain a 3m-5m restricted clearance from overhead lines
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - BOWDEN PARK HOUSE, BOWDEN PARK, BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
T1 - Single stem Macrocarpa - Remove single stem; T2 - Yew tree : Reduce in height by 3 metres (prune to shape by up to 1 meter); T3 - 2 x Sycamore, T4 Horse Chestnut, T5 Ash, T7 Sycamore, T8 Ash - Fe
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - LOWER LODGE, 35 BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
Oak tree - reduce branches overhanging house by 2.5m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-01
View full details - - LOWER LODGE, 35 BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
Indian Bean tree - reduce crown by 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-01
View full details - - 27 BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
Reduce Apple tree by 2 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - BOWDEN HILL, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2PP
9 x Ash trees - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-15
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A brief summary of Bowden Hill in Wiltshire
Bowden Hill is a quaint village situated in Wiltshire, England, within the Lacock parish, approximately 3.5 miles south of Chippenham and 1.5 miles east of Lacock. The village features around 50 homes, a local pub, and a small industrial estate, making it a focal point for potential planning applications in the area. It sits within the Lacock district.
Property prices in Bowden Hill show an average sale price of £368,353, 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 Bowden Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Bowden Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bowden Hill. 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 Bowden Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Spye Park SSSI; 13 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 Bowden Hill
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Bowden Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bowden Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bowden Hill were tree works (17), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Bewley Common planning applications
- Chittoe planning applications
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