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Chippenham, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Chippenham, Wiltshire. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

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Planning data sourced from Wiltshire council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Chippenham - Planning Applications & Local Development

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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Chippenham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Chippenham, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.