Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Bradford-On-Avon are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bradford-On-Avon
Bradford-on-Avon is a charming town and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, close to the Somerset border. Renowned for its picturesque canal and an array of historic buildings, shops, pubs, and restaurants, it attracts many visitors. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 10,405, making it a vibrant community with potential opportunities for planning applications and developments.
Population: 10,406 (2021) · Elevation: 34m
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.bradfordonavontowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £460,247 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 027D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradford-On-Avon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradford-On-Avon.
- 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 Bradford-On-Avon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Bradford-On-Avon.
- - 23 Whitehill, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1SQ
Refurbish existing garage to garden studio and storage including an A frame roof, wood cladding and new window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - CHESTNUTS, 164 BATH ROAD, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 1SW
Conifer behind garage to dismantle . Cherry/Holly/Sycamore in back garden to shorten overhang back to boundary by no more then 3 meters.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 9 LEIGH PARK ROAD, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 1TE
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 46 Priory Close, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1QZ
Change of use of land to residential curtilage and siting of garden ‘studio’ outbuilding together with two-storey front and side extensions and single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 15 PRIORY PARK, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 1QU
Sycamore tree - Removal of deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 8 IVY TERRACE, MASONS LANE, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 1QW
T1 Sycamore - Reduce the height by up to 8ft. To reduce the sides to match - tree is overcrowded by overgrown hedges to reduce these to allow better clearance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Martins, 35 Whitehill, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1SQ
Front two storey and single storey side extensions, renovation of the original and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 8 Budbury Place, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1QF
Single and Two Storey Extension To The Front Elevation, Kitchen To The Rear And Internal Alteration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 8 MANOR GARDENS, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 1FR
Two Yew trees - Remove lower limbs/crown raise to 3.5 meters. Remove dead wood.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 39 Elmfield, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1RH
Single-Storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 19 Huntingdon Street, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1RF
Remove existing leaking roofs, repair, felt and refelt, insulate and replace roofs using existing tiles. Repairs to two chimney stacks and leaking drainpipes/repointing to damaged areas
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1a Church Acre, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1RL
The removal of an existing conservatory, replacing utilising the same footprint a single storey extension, also proposed is the addition of a small rear dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 26 Priory Close, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1QZ
Change of use to residential and child minding business
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 35 BATH ROAD, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 1SR
Scots Pine - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - ANGELS LANDING, 14 WHITEHILL, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 1SG
T1 Silver Birch - Reduce in height by 1.5 m to leave a height of 4m. Reduce lateral branches by 0.5 m to leave a length of 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 3 The Wilderness, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1RB
Proposed double storey rear extension and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - The Old School Room, 18 Coppice Hill, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1JT
Replacement of one sash window on like-for-like basis following discovery of rot.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 32 Huntingdon Rise, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1RJ
Proposed garage conversion and new build detached garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 29 HUNTINGDON RISE, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 1RJ
Discharge of Condition 2 of PL/2025/09571 Relating to scheme of hard and soft landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Christchurch Primary School, Berryfield Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1ST
To renew the Planning Permission for 5 years for the existing mobile classroom at BoA Christchurch Primary School, Mobile 663(94)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-02
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A brief summary of Bradford-On-Avon in Wiltshire
Bradford-on-Avon is a charming town and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, close to the Somerset border. Renowned for its picturesque canal and an array of historic buildings, shops, pubs, and restaurants, it attracts many visitors. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 10,405, making it a vibrant community with potential opportunities for planning applications and developments. The Town has a population of approximately 10,406 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Bradford-On-Avon sits at an elevation of 34 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Bradford-On-Avon show an average sale price of £460,247, 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 Bradford-On-Avon a particularly low-crime area.
Bradford-On-Avon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bradford-on-Avon. 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 Bradford-On-Avon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gripwood Quarry SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Bradford-On-Avon planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bradfordonavontowncouncil.gov.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 Bradford-On-Avon
In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Bradford-On-Avon. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bradford-On-Avon maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bradford-On-Avon were full planning applications (35), listed building and heritage (22), tree works (19). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 71 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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