How long do planning decisions take near Corston?

The average planning decision time near Corston is 17 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 Corston?

The planning approval rate near Corston is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Corston?

The most common type of planning application near Corston is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Corston?

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Corston, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Corston, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Corston are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Corston

Corston is a quaint village located along the A429 road in Wiltshire, within the civil parish of St Paul Malmesbury Without. Situated about 3 miles south of Malmesbury, the village is traversed by the Gauze Brook, a tributary of the Bristol Avon, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in a serene rural setting.

District: St. Paul Malmesbury Without

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £482,937 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
LSOA: Wiltshire 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Corston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Corston.

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 Corston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Corston.

- Stonlea, Mill Lane, Corston, Malmesbury, SN16 0HH
Discharge of condition 5 (History/ Current condition of Contamination) relating to application PL/2025/02383.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-24
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- 1 Quarry House, Corston, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 0HJ
Erection of detached coach house together with engineering works (part retrospective), retaining wall and internal reconfiguration of main dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Corston in Wiltshire

Property prices in Corston show an average sale price of £482,937, 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 Corston a particularly low-crime area.

Corston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Rodbourne. 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 Corston includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Corston

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Corston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 17 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Corston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Corston were discharge of conditions (1).

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