Common Platt, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Common Platt, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Common Platt
Lydiard Millicent is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3.5 miles west of Swindon’s centre. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Lydiard Green, Lydiard Plain, Greatfield, and Green Hill, and extends to Common Platt in the northeast, which is now adjacent to the Peatmoor area of Swindon. This proximity to Swindon may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,394 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swindon
- Parliamentary constituency: Swindon South
- LSOA: Swindon 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Common Platt.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Common Platt.
- 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 Common Platt based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Common Platt.
- - Petroil Ltd, The Coach House, Common Platt, Purton, Swindon, SN5 5JZ
Permission in Principle for residential development of a minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 dwellings (Use class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - The Stables, Stonehouse Farm, 37 Stone Lane, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, SN5 3LD
Certificate of lawfulness for continued use of the Stables as a separate dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 17 Stone Lane, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, SN5 3LD
Single-storey rear extension, front porch, installation of rooflights, and erection of detached outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Toomers Garden Centre, Stone Lane, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, Wilts, SN5 3LD
Retrospective change of use of agricultural to storage and distribution (B8) and Dog Training/Agility Field (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Balinrait Farm Hose, Stone Lane, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, SN5 3LD
Demolition of four of the existing ancillary outbuildings including removal of concrete hardstanding. Erection of a new outbuilding of 184.2 square metres and refurbishment of the largest existing out
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Common Platt in Wiltshire
Lydiard Millicent is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3.5 miles west of Swindon’s centre. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Lydiard Green, Lydiard Plain, Greatfield, and Green Hill, and extends to Common Platt in the northeast, which is now adjacent to the Peatmoor area of Swindon. This proximity to Swindon may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Property prices in Common Platt show an average sale price of £294,394, 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 Common Platt a particularly low-crime area.
Common Platt has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Purton, Lydiard Millicent. 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 Common Platt includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Common Platt 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 Common Platt
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Common Platt. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Common Platt.
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 Common Platt were full planning applications (8), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- The Fox planning applications
- Roughmoor planning applications
- Nine Elms planning applications
- Shaw planning applications
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- Lydiard Tregoze planning applications
- Grange Park planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.