How long do planning decisions take near Freshbrook?

The average planning decision time near Freshbrook is 44 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 Freshbrook?

The planning approval rate near Freshbrook is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Freshbrook?

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

How can I track planning applications near Freshbrook?

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Freshbrook, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Freshbrook, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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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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Area Information

Admin district: Swindon
Parliamentary constituency: Swindon South
LSOA: Swindon 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

7 planning applications found near Freshbrook.

- 16 Adwalton Close Freshbrook Swindon SN5 8NG
Erection of a single storey extension on rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 12 Kendal Toothill Swindon SN5 8HW
Erection of a rear box dormer and construction of a single storey rear extension (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 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
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- 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 16 Rochester Close Toothill Swindon SN5 8JS
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-10-27
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- Orion Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon SN5 8YG
Works to Trees - G1 TPO 2016-03
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-04-29
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- 9 Adwalton Close Freshbrook Swindon SN5 8NG
Conversion of garage into living accommodation (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Freshbrook in Wiltshire

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

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Planning Activity in Freshbrook

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Freshbrook. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Freshbrook.

The average decision time of 44 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 (13), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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