Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Bedwyn are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Bedwyn
Great Bedwyn is a picturesque village and civil parish located in east Wiltshire, England, nestled along the banks of the River Dun. It lies approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Hungerford, 14 miles southeast of Swindon, and 6 miles southeast of Marlborough, making it a well-connected location for potential development and planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,361 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.greatbedwyn-pc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £498,650 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 024D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Bedwyn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Bedwyn.
- 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 Great Bedwyn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Great Bedwyn.
- - 11 GRANARY ROAD, GREAT BEDWYN, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3UE
T1 Silver Birch - Reduce canopy by 1.5 meters to a finished height of 4.5 meters.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Three Tuns Inn, High Street, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3NU
Nomination of Three Tuns Inn, High Street, Great Bedwyn to be listed as an Asset of Community Value
Status: Undecided | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Stock Tree Cottage, 13 High Street, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3NU
Removal of chimney under article 4 direction
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - WOODBOROUGH, GREAT BEDWYN, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3LP
T1 Norway Spruce - Fell. T2 Holly & Yew - Reduce the tops by 25% and re shape the sides.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Brew House, 39 Farm Lane, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3LU
Erection of Shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Cobblers Cottage, 35 Farm Lane, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3LU
Single-storey extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Cobblers Cottage, 35 Farm Lane, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3LU
Single-storey extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 2 Coster View, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3NS
Erection of a garden room with a w/c/shower to make an extra bedroom for teenager for now and a garden office in the future
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 3 ROSEMARY CLOSE, GREAT BEDWYN, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3FP
T1 Lime tree - Reduce sides by 1.0-1.5m back to suitable growth points: reduce height by 2.5m back to suitable growth points; crown lift to 3.0m in height from ground level, reducing whole or part bra
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 4 FARM LANE, GREAT BEDWYN, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3LU
Crab Apple Tree - Cut back by 1-2 metres and removal of dead wood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 4-5 BROWNS LANE, GREAT BEDWYN, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3LR
T4 - Magnolia, Weeping Pear and Prunus above patio area, fell. T5 - Medlar, fell. T7 - Row of Beech in centre of garden, crown raise to 4 m above ground level and remove deadwood from throughout crown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - HILLCREST, 11, GREAT BEDWYN, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3LP
T1- Marcrocarpa- reduce limb by 4m to relive weight leaving a radial spread of no less than 4m T2- leylandii- Remove lowest 2 branches and reduce remaining canopy to match the rest of the crown, leavi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 9 CHURCH STREET, GREAT BEDWYN, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3PE
T1 Pear tree - To be repollarded. T2 Apple tree - To be repollarded T3 Ash tree - To clear overhang.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 5 ROSEMARY CLOSE, GREAT BEDWYN, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3FP
T1 Lime - Crown Reduction. Reducing the height by 2 metres and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre. T2 Sycamore - Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres. T3 Fiel
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 25 Farm Lane, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, Wilts, SN8 3LU
Variation of condition 2 of PL/2023/01599 - To enable alterations to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - St Marys Church , GREAT BEDWYN, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3PE
T864 Goat Willow: remove two over-extended limbs over head stones
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - 17 Granary Road, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3UE
Conversion of single garage into guest bedroom. Construction of orangery at east end of kitchen and construction of car port for two cars. Construction of small garden shed. (resubmission of PL/2023/1
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-03-15
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A brief summary of Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire
Great Bedwyn is a picturesque village and civil parish located in east Wiltshire, England, nestled along the banks of the River Dun. It lies approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Hungerford, 14 miles southeast of Swindon, and 6 miles southeast of Marlborough, making it a well-connected location for potential development and planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,361 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Great Bedwyn show an average sale price of £498,650, 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 Great Bedwyn a particularly low-crime area.
Great Bedwyn has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chisbury, Great Bedwyn. 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 Great Bedwyn includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Great Bedwyn planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.greatbedwyn-pc.gov.uk/. 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 Great Bedwyn
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Great Bedwyn. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Great Bedwyn.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Bedwyn were tree works (9), full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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