Castle Eaton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castle Eaton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Castle Eaton
Castle Eaton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, situated on the River Thames approximately 4 miles northwest of Highworth. Since 1997, it has been under the jurisdiction of the Borough of Swindon, moving from the former Wiltshire County Council. The Thames not only marks the northern boundary of the parish but also serves as the county boundary with Gloucestershire, making it a notable point for planners and developers in the area.
Population: 260 (2021)
District: Swindon
Website: http://www.castleeaton.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Wiltshire 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castle Eaton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castle Eaton.
- 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 Castle Eaton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Castle Eaton.
- - Glebe House The Street Castle Eaton Swindon SN6 6JZ
Erection of timber orangery.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Glebe House The Street Castle Eaton Swindon SN6 6JZ
Erection of Orangery to side/front of dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Glebe House The Street Castle Eaton Swindon SN6 6JZ
Works to trees within a Conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Castle Eaton Farm Mill Lane Castle Eaton Swindon SN6 6JX
External works to modify inner courtyard wall and improve external surfaces to both the inner and outer courtyards
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Castle Eaton Farm Mill Lane Castle Eaton Swindon SN6 6JX
Modification of entrance porch to annex, replace and restore the garage floor, enlarge the rear garage door opening, remove internal walls to dining room. Replace the cotswold stone roof finish with s
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Castle Eaton in Wiltshire
Castle Eaton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, situated on the River Thames approximately 4 miles northwest of Highworth. Since 1997, it has been under the jurisdiction of the Borough of Swindon, moving from the former Wiltshire County Council. The Thames not only marks the northern boundary of the parish but also serves as the county boundary with Gloucestershire, making it a notable point for planners and developers in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 260 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swindon district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Castle Eaton a particularly low-crime area.
Castle Eaton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kempsford, Castle Eaton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Castle Eaton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cotswold Water Park SSSI. 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, Castle Eaton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.castleeaton.org.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 Castle Eaton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Castle Eaton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Castle Eaton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Castle Eaton were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (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.
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