Freshbrook, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Freshbrook, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Freshbrook are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Freshbrook
Freshbrook is a suburban area located in the west of Swindon, Wiltshire, conveniently near junction 16 of the M4 motorway. The residential layout primarily consists of culs-de-sac, with a small "village centre" providing local shops and a primary school, making it a functional community for families and individuals considering planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,998 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Freshbrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Freshbrook.
- 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 Freshbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
222 planning applications found near Freshbrook.
- S/ADV/26/0858 · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - Unit 1 Pegasus Trade Park Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon SN5 8YG
Building Signage, Site Signage and intercom equipment associated with Drive-Thru Starbucks - 16 signs total
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-07-07 - - Unit 1 Pegasus Trade Park Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon SN5 8YG
Building Signage, Site Signage and intercom equipment associated with Drive-Thru Starbucks - 16 signs total
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - S/COND/26/0795 · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - Former Pegasus House And Scorpio House Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon SN5 8YG
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Travel Plan) and 10 (Travel Plan - Modeshift Stars Business) from Planning Application S/25/0665 - Refurbishment of existing Scorpio House, including external re-cladding wo
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-23 - - Former Pegasus House And Scorpio House Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon SN5 8YG
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Travel Plan) and 10 (Travel Plan - Modeshift Stars Business) from Planning Application S/25/0665 - Refurbishment of existing Scorpio House, including external re-cladding wo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - S/HOU/26/0720 · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - 31 Wentworth Park Freshbrook Swindon SN5 8QX
Erection of a two storey side extension to include rear dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 31 Wentworth Park Freshbrook Swindon SN5 8QX
Erection of a two storey side extension to include rear dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Land At Unit C Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon SN5 8YG
Discharge of statutory Biodiversity Net Gain condition (Biodiversity Gain Plan) from previous permission S/25/1097.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - S/COND/26/0634 · Received: Mon 18 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 18 May 2026 - Land At Unit C Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon SN5 8YG
Discharge of statutory Biodiversity Net Gain condition (Biodiversity Gain Plan) from previous permission S/25/1097.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 14 Winstanley Close Freshbrook Swindon SN5 8RR
Conversion of existing single-storey garage to habitable accommodation with like-for-like replacement garage door and installation of a side window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 16 Adwalton Close Freshbrook Swindon SN5 8NG
Erection of a single storey extension on rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 12 Kendal Toothill Swindon SN5 8HW
Erection of a rear box dormer and construction of a single storey rear extension (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Mkm Building Supplies (Swindon) Ltd Unit 2 Pegasus Trade Park Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon SN5 8YG
Illuminated and non illuminated fascia signs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 7 King Charles Road Freshbrook Swindon SN5 8NA
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the Conversion of part garage with new door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - Telemark 20 Wentworth Park Freshbrook Swindon SN5 8QX
Retrospective application for the erection of a 1.95-metre-high timber boundary fence and associated posts along the property?s side boundary adjacent to the highway at 20 Wentworth Park, Freshbrook,
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 12 Wentworth Park Freshbrook Swindon SN5 8QX
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Rear Dormer Window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 16 Rochester Close Toothill Swindon SN5 8JS
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Blagrove Service Station Great Western Way Swindon SN5 8UY
Re-siting and replacement of existing BP Petrol Station totem sign - with new 7 metre high internally illuminated totem sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Scorpio House Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon SN5 8RS
Discharge of Conditions (4) Construction Management Plan (11) Final Surface Water Discharge from previous application S/25/0665 - Refurbishment of existing Scorpio House, including external re-claddin
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 1 Irston Way Freshbrook Swindon SN5 8ND
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Ashleigh 10 Winstanley Close Freshbrook Swindon SN5 8RR
Erection of single storey rear/side extension and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-07-01
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A brief summary of Freshbrook in Wiltshire
Freshbrook is a suburban area located in the west of Swindon, Wiltshire, conveniently near junction 16 of the M4 motorway. The residential layout primarily consists of culs-de-sac, with a small "village centre" providing local shops and a primary school, making it a functional community for families and individuals considering planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Freshbrook show an average sale price of £289,998, 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 Freshbrook a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Freshbrook 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 Freshbrook
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Freshbrook. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Freshbrook may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Freshbrook were full planning applications (31), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 42 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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