How long do planning decisions take near Broad Town?

The average planning decision time near Broad Town is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Broad Town?

The most common type of planning application near Broad Town is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Broad Town?

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Broad Town, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Broad Town, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Broad Town are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Broad Town

Broad Town is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles southeast of Royal Wootton Bassett and 6 miles southwest of Swindon. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Thornhill and the farming hamlet of Cotmarsh, with a population of 588 recorded in the 2021 census. This rural area may present various planning opportunities, particularly for agricultural developments and local community projects.

Population: 588 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

Website: http://www.broad-town.co.uk

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Area Information

Admin district: Swindon
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Swindon 025B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Broad Town.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broad Town.

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 Broad Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Broad Town.

- The Close, Broad Town, Swindon, SN4 7RL
Single storey extension to the rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-03
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- Land adjacent to Tavewa, Pye Lane, Broad Town, SN4 7RR
Construction of a new agricultural workshop and store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-18
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- Whitefields, Pye Lane, Broad Town, SN4 7RR
Change of use from an agricultural field to a dog field and insertion of new gates and fences.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-23
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- The Pinnocks, Broad Town, Swindon, SN4 7RG
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and 3 on PL/2023/01805 to change internal timber frame to concrete block for structural reasons
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Broad Town in Wiltshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Broad Town a particularly low-crime area.

Broad Town has one conservation area within its boundaries: Broad Hinton. 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 Broad Town includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Broad Town planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.broad-town.co.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 Broad Town

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Broad Town. The average decision time was 57 days.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Broad Town slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Broad Town were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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