Garsdon, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Garsdon, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Garsdon are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Garsdon
Garsdon is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Lea and Cleverton in Wiltshire, England, situated about 1.5 miles east of Malmesbury. Once an independent parish until 1934, Garsdon now forms part of a larger community that includes the nearby hamlet of Cleverton, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and local developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £381,576 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Wiltshire 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Garsdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Garsdon.
- 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 Garsdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Garsdon.
- - HILL COTTAGE, GARSDON, MALMESBURY, SN16 9NJ
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to ancillary accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-01
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A brief summary of Garsdon in Wiltshire
Garsdon is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Lea and Cleverton in Wiltshire, England, situated about 1.5 miles east of Malmesbury. Once an independent parish until 1934, Garsdon now forms part of a larger community that includes the nearby hamlet of Cleverton, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and local developments.
Property prices in Garsdon show an average sale price of £381,576, 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 Garsdon a particularly low-crime area.
Garsdon has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Charlton, Lea. 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 Garsdon includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Garsdon 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 Garsdon
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Garsdon. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Garsdon.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Garsdon were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 86% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Charlton planning applications
- Lea planning applications
- Milbourne planning applications
- Perry Green planning applications
- Cleverton planning applications
- Malmesbury planning applications
- Little Somerford planning applications
- Filands planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.