Colerne, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colerne, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Colerne
Colerne is a village and civil parish located in north Wiltshire, England, approximately 3.5 miles west of Corsham and 7 miles northeast of Bath. Nestled at an elevation of 545 feet above sea level, the village offers stunning views overlooking the Box valley to the south, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 011F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colerne.
- 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 Colerne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Colerne.
- - 16 HIGH STREET, COLERNE, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 8DD
Reduce Eucalyptus tree by no more than two meters to contain its size.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 17 Martins Croft, Colerne, Chippenham, SN14 8DS
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 8 TRIMNELLS, COLERNE, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 8EP
T1 Eucalyptus - Reduce & reshape to previous reduction points (3.5m).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 6 MARKET PLACE, COLERNE, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 8DF
T1 Portugal Laurel - Remove 5 stems & 1.5m top height reduction, 1m reduction in width; T2 Walnut - Lift lower canopy to @ 1.5m above ground level & reduce longest limbs growing beyond garden boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 3 TRIMNELLS, COLERNE, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 8EP
T1 Beech, twin stemmed - Remove forward stem and reduce rear by 25% (3m); G1 Conifer - Reduce 7 by 40% (4m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Shiloah, Green Lane, Colerne, Chippenham, SN14 8EH
Single Storey Extension, New Gate to Existing Vehicular Access & Internal Alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 8 Cleaves Avenue, Colerne, Chippenham, SN14 8BX
Demolition of existing rear conservatory to allow for new side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - WALNUT TREE HOUSE, MARKET PLACE, COLERNE, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 8DF
Steam Cleaning of all Exterior Stonework, Re-Painting Front Side and Rear Walls, Re-Painting Sash Window Frames.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 7 Trimnells, Colerne, Chippenham, SN14 8EP
Replacement bathroom window, front door and first floor french doors to include glazed balcony screen.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - BANK HOUSE, 9 TUTTON HILL, COLERNE, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 8DN
Crab Apple and Greengage tree - Fell. Five self-seeded Hazelnut trees - Larger branches cut back at ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - The Solar Market Place Colerne Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 8DF
Discharge of condition 5 of 18/03673/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2020-05-21
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A brief summary of Colerne in Wiltshire
Colerne is a village and civil parish located in north Wiltshire, England, approximately 3.5 miles west of Corsham and 7 miles northeast of Bath. Nestled at an elevation of 545 feet above sea level, the village offers stunning views overlooking the Box valley to the south, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Colerne show an average sale price of £368,353, 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 Colerne a particularly low-crime area.
Colerne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Colerne. 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 Colerne includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Colerne 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 Colerne
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Colerne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Colerne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Colerne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Colerne were full planning applications (6), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.