Crofton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crofton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Crofton are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Crofton
Great Bedwyn is a quaint village and civil parish located in east Wiltshire, England, nestled along the River Dun. It lies approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Hungerford, 14 miles southeast of Swindon, and 6 miles southeast of Marlborough, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications within a picturesque rural setting.
District: Great Bedwyn
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £498,650 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crofton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crofton.
- 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 Crofton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Crofton.
- - Crofton Farm, Crofton, Marlborough, SN8 3DW
Agricultural welfare building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Pumphouse Cottage, Crofton, Marlborough, SN8 3DW
Removal of cement-based render to the south and west elevations of Pumphouse Cottage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Crofton Farm, Crofton, Marlborough, SN8 3DW
Agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Crofton Farm, Crofton, Marlborough, SN8 3DW
Agricultural storage building
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Crofton Farm, Crofton, Marlborough, SN8 3DW
Agricultural farm office building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Pumphouse Cottage, Crofton, Marlborough, SN8 3DW
Change of use from vacant, former cottage tied to pumping station employment, to Kennet & Avon Canal Trust administration office on upper floor with visitor refreshment facilities on ground floor.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Crofton in Wiltshire
Great Bedwyn is a quaint village and civil parish located in east Wiltshire, England, nestled along the River Dun. It lies approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Hungerford, 14 miles southeast of Swindon, and 6 miles southeast of Marlborough, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications within a picturesque rural setting. It sits within the Great Bedwyn district.
Property prices in Crofton show an average sale price of £498,650, 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 Crofton a particularly low-crime area.
Crofton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wilton, Great Bedwyn. 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 Crofton includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Crofton 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 Crofton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Crofton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 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 Crofton.
The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crofton were outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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- Wilton planning applications
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