Bushton, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bushton, Wiltshire.

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About Bushton

Bushton is a quaint hamlet located approximately 3 miles south of Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, falling within the civil parish of Clyffe Pypard. This serene village offers a rural setting, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications related to residential developments and community projects.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Wiltshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
• LSOA: Wiltshire 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bushton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Bushton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Bushton.

1. - Land Adjoining No.13 Fairview, Bushton, Swindon, SN4 7PX
   Permission in principle for new self-build single dwelling
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-30
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2. - Bushton Farm, Clyffe Pypard, Swindon, SN4 7PX
   Retrospective planning permission for the erection of two agricultural buildings
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-13
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A brief summary of Bushton in Wiltshire

Bushton is a quaint hamlet located approximately 3 miles south of Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, falling within the civil parish of Clyffe Pypard. This serene village offers a rural setting, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications related to residential developments and community projects.

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

Bushton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Clyffe Pypard. 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 Bushton includes 5 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, Bushton 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.

Planning Activity in Bushton

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bushton.

The most common application types near Bushton were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Clyffe Pypard planning applications
• Thornhill planning applications
• Clevancy planning applications
• The Barton planning applications
• Vastern planning applications
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• Broad Town planning applications
• Preston planning applications

Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.