How long do planning decisions take near Elm Cross?

The average planning decision time near Elm Cross is 67 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 Elm Cross?

The planning approval rate near Elm Cross is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Elm Cross?

The most common type of planning application near Elm Cross is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Elm Cross?

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Elm Cross, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Elm Cross, Wiltshire.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,394 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swindon
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Swindon 025H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Elm Cross.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Elm Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Elm Cross.

- Elm Cross House, Broad Hinton, Swindon, SN4 9PF
Single-storey rear extension and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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A brief summary of Elm Cross in Wiltshire

Elm Cross is a settlement located in Wiltshire, England.

Property prices in Elm Cross 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 Elm Cross a particularly low-crime area.

Elm Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Broad Hinton. 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 Elm Cross includes 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 Elm Cross

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Elm Cross. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Elm Cross.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Elm Cross slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Elm Cross were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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