How long do planning decisions take near Elcombe?

The average planning decision time near Elcombe is 41 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 Elcombe?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Elcombe?

The most common type of planning application near Elcombe is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Elcombe?

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Elcombe, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Elcombe, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Elcombe are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Elcombe

Wroughton is a significant village and civil parish located in northeast Wiltshire, within the Borough of Swindon. Situated along the A4361, it benefits from convenient access to Swindon and the M4 motorway. Approximately 3.2 miles south of Swindon town centre and on the edge of the picturesque Marlborough Downs, Wroughton is also close to notable sites, including the historic town of Marlborough, 11 miles to the south, and the World Heritage Site at Avebury, just 7 miles away, making it a key area for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
LSOA: Wiltshire 007G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Elcombe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Elcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Elcombe.

S/HOU/26/0839 · Received: Wed 01 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 01 Jul 2026 - Orchard Cottage 3 Elcombe Wroughton Swindon SN4 9QL
Erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey side extension following the removal of existing single storey extensions & associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-07-01
- Orchard Cottage 3 Elcombe Wroughton Swindon SN4 9QL
Erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey side extension following the removal of existing single storey extensions & associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-07-01
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- Legge House Church Hill Wroughton Swindon SN4 9JS
Change of use of existing youth residential and day conference centre from use class C2 to use class C3 to provide two dwellings (including the demolition of redundant buildings).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-17
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A brief summary of Elcombe in Wiltshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Elcombe a particularly low-crime area.

Elcombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wroughton. 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 Elcombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clout's Wood SSSI; 4 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.

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Planning Activity in Elcombe

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Elcombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

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

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Elcombe were full planning applications (13), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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