Gorse Hill, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gorse Hill, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gorse Hill are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gorse Hill
Gorse Hill is a residential area in Stretford, Greater Manchester, with a population of 11,894 as of the 2011 census. Divided by the A56 Chester Road, it features two minor industrial estates and is home to Gorse Hill Park, which recently had its historic gates renovated. As the northernmost ward of Trafford council, Gorse Hill hosts Trafford Town Hall and has borders with the Clifford and Longford wards, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
District: Central Swindon North
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swindon
- Parliamentary constituency: Swindon North
- LSOA: Swindon 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gorse Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gorse Hill.
- 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 Gorse Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Gorse Hill.
- - Duke Of Edinburgh P H Cricklade Road Swindon SN2 1AE
Change of use of outbuilding to Shop (Class E) and extension to shop and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - S/26/0779 · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Duke Of Edinburgh P H Cricklade Road Swindon SN2 1AE
Change of use of outbuilding to Shop (Class E) and extension to shop and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-18 - S/AMEND/26/0606 · Received: Tue 12 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - 259 Cricklade Road Swindon SN2 1AE
Non-Material Amendment from previous application S/25/1505 realating to minor changes to the rear facade of the building.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 269 269 - 269A Cricklade Road Swindon SN2 1AG
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) to put the flats back to one 3 bedroom house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 9 Acacia Grove Pinehurst Swindon SN2 1RY
Erection of ground floor extension and loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 413 Cricklade Road Swindon SN2 1AQ
Erection of 1 no. dwelling to rear of site and external alterations to existing house.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Dr Behr Court Tree Courts Road Pinehurst Swindon
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the Installation of two standalone mobility scooter storage and charging units within the existing parking area, installation of bollards to the front of the u
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 26 Malvern Road Gorse Hill Swindon SN2 1AT
Erection of proposed single storey side/rear extension including creation of a new access and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 43 Argyle Street Gorse Hill Swindon SN2 8AS
Erection of single storey rear extension and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Duke Of Edinburgh P H Cricklade Road Swindon SN2 1AE
Variation of condition (5 opening times) from previous planning application S/25/1082.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Willow Haven 285 Cricklade Road Swindon SN2 1AG
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 123 Cricklade Road Swindon SN2 1AD
Change of use from Shop (Class E) to Takeaway Restaurant (Sui Generis).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - S/25/0119 - Unit 22 Athena Avenue Elgin Industrial Estate Swindon SN2 8EJ
Change of use from motorcycle showroom (Sui Generis) to Display/Retail sale of goods (Non-food retail use) (Class E(a)) and provision of parking.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Unit 22 Athena Avenue Elgin Industrial Estate Swindon SN2 8EJ
Change of use from motorcycle showroom (Sui Generis) to Display/Retail sale of goods (Non-food retail use) (Class E(a)) and provision of parking.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Gorse Hill in Wiltshire
Gorse Hill is a residential area in Stretford, Greater Manchester, with a population of 11,894 as of the 2011 census. Divided by the A56 Chester Road, it features two minor industrial estates and is home to Gorse Hill Park, which recently had its historic gates renovated. As the northernmost ward of Trafford council, Gorse Hill hosts Trafford Town Hall and has borders with the Clifford and Longford wards, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives. It sits within the Central Swindon North district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gorse Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Gorse Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Swindon’s Railway Conservation Area, Stratton St Margaret (Kingsdown). 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gorse Hill 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 Gorse Hill
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Gorse Hill. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Gorse Hill.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gorse Hill were full planning applications (31), outline applications (5), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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