How long do planning decisions take near Foscote?

The average planning decision time near Foscote is 38 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 Foscote?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Foscote?

The most common type of planning application near Foscote is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Foscote?

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Foscote, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Foscote, Wiltshire.

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About Foscote

Grittleton is a charming village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 6 miles northwest of Chippenham. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Foscote, Leigh Delamere, Littleton Drew, and Sevington, along with a portion of The Gibb, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £368,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
LSOA: Wiltshire 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Foscote.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Foscote based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Foscote.

- 8 FOSCOTE COTTAGES, GRITTLETON, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 6AQ
Beech tree - Removal of secondary trunk.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-15
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- 4 FOSCOTE COTTAGES, GRITTLETON, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 6AG
T1 - Eucalyptus - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-06
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- Ryleys Farmhouse, Grittleton, Chippenham, SN14 6AF
Discharge of Condition No 4 on PL/2023/01507 (Single storey rear extension and erection of carport within rear garden)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-18
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- 8 FOSCOTE COTTAGES, GRITTLETON, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 6AQ
T1, 2 and 3 are three semi-mature holly trees. They are located within the periphery of a over grown field boundary hedgerow, however they do not lie within the linear group that makes up the main bod
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Foscote in Wiltshire

Property prices in Foscote show an average sale price of £368,353, 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 Foscote a particularly low-crime area.

Foscote has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Grittleton, Sevington. 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 Foscote includes 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.

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Planning Activity in Foscote

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Foscote. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

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

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Foscote were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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