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Planning in Broad Town

Only 3 decisions near Broad Town in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 588 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

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

The area around Broad Town has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broad Town 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.broad-town.co.uk.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Broad Town, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Broad Town.

The most common types were full planning applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broad Town?
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Broad Town.
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?
You can search and track planning applications near Broad Town on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.