Chippenham, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chippenham, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Chippenham are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chippenham
Chippenham is a historic market town and civil parish located in north-west Wiltshire, England, approximately 13 miles northeast of Bath and 86 miles west of London. Nestled near the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chippenham has origins dating back to pre-Roman times and was once a royal vill under Alfred the Great. The arrival of the Great Western Railway in 1841 spurred its growth, and as of 2021, the town had a population of 36,548, making it a key location for planning applications and development in the region.
Population: 36,762 (2021) · Area: 158.4 km²
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.chippenham.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,392 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 028A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chippenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chippenham.
- 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 Chippenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Chippenham.
- - 84 Lowden, Chippenham, SN15 2BS
Raising of roof to match adjoining property and replacement of conservatory section between kitchen and office with conventional building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 54 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JS
Replace existing front door and frame with light over.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 54 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JS
Replace existing front door and frame with light over.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Sir Audley Arms, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DY
Variation of condition 2 of PL/2024/11526 (approved plans) to replace the previously approved painted timber windows with white flush casement uPVC windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 10 THE BRIDGE, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 1EX
G1 Yew, Sycamore, Leylandii - Prune all trees back to boundary wall. Side to be reduced by up to 3.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 32 Erleigh Drive, Chippenham, SN15 2NQ
PROPOSED REAR ORANGERY (existing conservatory to be removed)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - St Pauls House, 1 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1LA
Construction of additional storey of residential accommodation (C3) comprises 6 flats with associated external works, including parking provision, cycle storage, refuse storage facilities, and the rep
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - The Weighbridge , Old Road , Chippenham, SN15 1JA
Change of Use, repair works and upgrades to the existing building to provide a Class E use (Commercial, Business and Service) for a future tenant.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Weighbridge , Old Road , Chippenham, SN15 1JA
Change of Use, repair works and upgrades to the existing building to provide a Class E use (Commercial, Business and Service) for a future tenant.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 20A ST PAUL STREET, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 1LJ
T1 Magnolia - Crown Reduction up to 1.5 metres; T2 Magnolia Crown Reduction up to 90cm; T3 Magnolia - Crown Reduction by up to 1.3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Sir Audley Arms, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DY
Erection of two no.2 bedroom houses (class C3) and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Unit 27, Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
Proposed alterations including location of new mechanical system for kitchen extracting ductwork to the side of the building and fresh air system to the side of the building via weather louvre grills.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 21 St Paul Street, Chippenham, SN15 1LJ
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 6 MAUR CLOSE, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2NJ
T1 Oak - Reduce lower canopy facing the property by up to 3m; T2 Oak - Reduce to a monolith 6 metres above ground level
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 10 Erleigh Drive, Chippenham, SN15 2NQ
Raise roof over single storey side extension to create extra bedroom space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Sir Audley Arms, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DY
Discharge of condition 3 (External Lighting) and condition 5 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of PL/2024/11526 - Change of use of existing public house (Sui Generis) to five one bedroom and three two bedro
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Sir Audley Arms, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DY
Biodiversity net gain for PL/2024/11526 - Change of use of existing public house (Sui Generis) to five one bedroom and three two bedroom apartments (Use Class C3), utilising the existing access off Au
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 34 Plantation Road, Chippenham, SN14 0EX
Single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 4 MAUR CLOSE, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2NJ
G1 - Group of low level Poplar pollards are to have the regrowth (approx 3/5 years) removed. Forming monolith structures.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 16 Sandes Close, Chippenham, SN15 2NH
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to change the materials for the proposals from tile hanging to stone to match the existing house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-08
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A brief summary of Chippenham in Wiltshire
Chippenham is a historic market town and civil parish located in north-west Wiltshire, England, approximately 13 miles northeast of Bath and 86 miles west of London. Nestled near the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chippenham has origins dating back to pre-Roman times and was once a royal vill under Alfred the Great. The arrival of the Great Western Railway in 1841 spurred its growth, and as of 2021, the town had a population of 36,548, making it a key location for planning applications and development in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 36,762 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Chippenham covers an area of approximately 158.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Chippenham show an average sale price of £321,392, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chippenham a particularly low-crime area.
Chippenham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rowden, Chippenham. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chippenham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.chippenham.gov.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 Chippenham
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Chippenham. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Chippenham.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Chippenham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chippenham were full planning applications (38), tree works (21), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 17 medium-scale applications, 76 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 72 applications
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