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Planning in Broad Hinton

Approved
85%
11 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Broad Hinton in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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About Broad Hinton

Broad Hinton is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 5 miles southwest of Swindon. It encompasses the hamlets of Uffcott and The Weir and collaborates with Winterbourne Bassett on a grouped parish council. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 650, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 629 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Broad Hinton 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 Broad Hinton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Broad Hinton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broad Hinton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.broadhinton.org.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Broad Hinton, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Broad Hinton. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), tree works (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broad Hinton?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Broad Hinton. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Broad Hinton?
The average planning decision time near Broad Hinton is 80 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 Broad Hinton?
The planning approval rate near Broad Hinton is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Broad Hinton?
The most common type of planning application near Broad Hinton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Broad Hinton?
You can search and track planning applications near Broad Hinton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.