Corsham, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Corsham, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Corsham
Corsham is a historic market town located in west Wiltshire, England, nestled at the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds. Conveniently positioned just off the A4 national route, it lies 28 miles southwest of Swindon, 20 miles east of Bristol, 8 miles northeast of Bath, and 4 miles southwest of Chippenham, making it an accessible location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 13,412 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: https://www.corsham.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £448,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 018F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Corsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Corsham.
- 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 Corsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Corsham.
- - MANOR BARN, PICKWICK, CORSHAM, SN13 0HU
Section fell dead Spruce tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 3 Field House, Pickwick, Corsham, SN13 0JB
Loft conversion with 3no rear dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land adjoining 79 Dickens Avenue, Corsham, SN13 0AQ
Proposed New Dwelling & landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 5 The Tynings, Corsham, SN13 9DE
First floor extension over garage, at side of house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - GREYSTONES, 47 PICKWICK, CORSHAM, SN13 0HT
T1 - Horse Chestnut tree - crown reduce by up to 2m, approximately back to previous pruning points; crown clean to remove major deadwood and crossing/broken branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 1 Priory New Road, Corsham, SN13 0AZ
Non-Material Amendment to planning application PL/2024/04749 - To use a colour-through render on the north-east gable elevation, replacing the approved natural stonework.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - PICKWICK MANOR, PICKWICK, CORSHAM, SN13 0HU
T1 - Re-pollard Yew tree back to previous pollard points H2 - Reduce Yew hedge by up to 2.5m in height to match neighbouring trees T3 - Section fell mis-shapen Maple tree to as close to ground level a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 49 West Park Road, Corsham, SN13 9LW
Proposed single storey rear extension and second storey extension over existing garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 101, Pickwick Road, Corsham, SN13 9DA
Demolition of existing petrol filling station shop and car wash and construction of replacement retail building, together with relocation of vac and air facilities, introduction of EV charging points
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - MANOR BARN, PICKWICK, CORSHAM, SN13 0HU
T1 Conifer - Crown lifted to remove branches sitting on garage. T2 T3 T5 T6 T7 Conifer - Fell. T4 Apple tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - The Old Coachouse, Pickwick Park, Park Lane, Corsham, SN13 0HN
Discharge of condition 3 (Render) of PL/2025/04623
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 8 Providence Lane, Corsham, SN13 9DJ
Two storey extension to side of house
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 19 The Tynings, Corsham, Wilts, SN13 9DE
Single storey extension to front, side and rear of house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 1 FARTHINGALE COTTAGES, ACADEMY DRIVE, CORSHAM, SN13 0SD
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Land to the North of Bath Road, Pickwick, Corsham, SN13 0BT
Erection of 11 No. residential dwellings and associated access, drainage and landscaping works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 90 PRIORY STREET, CORSHAM, SN13 0AX
G1 - Re-pollard row of Willow trees back to previous pollard points. T2 - Crown reduce Silver Birch tree by up to 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 16 PICKWICK ROAD, CORSHAM, SN13 9BT
Holly tree - Crown reduction by up to 1/3.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - WASHING WELL LAUNDERETTE, ALEXANDER TERRACE, CORSHAM, SN13 0BW
Proposed change of use to Barbers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 3 PICKWICK, CORSHAM, SN13 0JD
Proposed Works to Repair Property so that it is Returned to Pre-Subsidence Condition.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Lithic Cottage, The Laggar, Corsham, SN13 0DH
First Floor Extension over Garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-07
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A brief summary of Corsham in Wiltshire
Corsham is a historic market town located in west Wiltshire, England, nestled at the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds. Conveniently positioned just off the A4 national route, it lies 28 miles southwest of Swindon, 20 miles east of Bristol, 8 miles northeast of Bath, and 4 miles southwest of Chippenham, making it an accessible location for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,412 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Corsham show an average sale price of £448,706, 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 Corsham a particularly low-crime area.
Corsham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pickwick, Corsham. 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 Corsham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Corsham Railway Cutting SSSI; 7 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, Corsham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.corsham.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 Corsham
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Corsham. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Corsham.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Corsham were full planning applications (22), tree works (15), listed building and heritage (7). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
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