Search Chippenham planning applications

39 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Chippenham · updated daily · Wiltshire Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 39 · received or decided in the last 90 days

3 Deansway, Chippenham, SN15 1QYAwaiting decisionFormation of habitable room in roofspace with rear dormer and gable build upLawful development: Proposed useReceived 10 Nov 2026PL/2026/07220
135 Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PZAwaiting decisionDemolition of various single storey additions, double storey side extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion along with altered access and relocated car portHouseholder planning permissionReceived 6 Nov 2026PL/2026/07137
Chippenham Community Hospital, Rowden Hill, Chippenham, SN15 2AJApprovedCondition 3 of application PL/2026/03550 - Removal and replacement of 181 no. existing aluminium and steel windows with like for like aluminium windows and the removal and replacement of 17 no. external doors.Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 4 Nov 2026Decided 6 Nov 2026PL/2026/07083
72 Sheldon Road, Chippenham, SN14 0BTAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing outbuilding. Provision of hardstanding.Full planning permissionReceived 4 Nov 2026PL/2026/07068
66 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3JAAwaiting decisionApplication For Additional Storey Incorporating Mansard Roof To Comprise 4no. Flats And Associated Works.Full planning permissionReceived 3 Nov 2026PL/2026/06983

Planning in Chippenham

Approved: 87%; 99 of 109 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chippenham in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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Around Chippenham

Postcode districts

SN15 397 applications in the last 12 monthsSN14 290 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Wiltshire Council

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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. 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 £383,125, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chippenham 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.chippenham.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Chippenham, 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, 139 planning applications were submitted near Chippenham. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (40), tree works (22), discharge of conditions (19). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chippenham?

In the last 24 months, 139 planning applications were submitted near Chippenham. The approval rate is 87%.

How long do planning decisions take near Chippenham?

The average planning decision time near Chippenham is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Chippenham?

The planning approval rate near Chippenham is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chippenham?

The most common type of planning application near Chippenham is full planning applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chippenham?

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