Great Somerford, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Somerford, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Somerford are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Somerford
Great Somerford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dauntsey Vale, Wiltshire, England, situated near the south bank of the River Avon. Approximately 3.25 miles southeast of Malmesbury and 12 miles west of Swindon, it encompasses the hamlet of Startley and the area known as Seagry Heath, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in the region.
Population: 805 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Somerford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Somerford.
- 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 Somerford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Great Somerford.
- - HOMESTEAD, 63 WEST STREET, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5EH
2 x Yew trees - pollard and crown reduce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - SOMERFORD COTTAGE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5EL
T1 Norway Maple is to be reduced back to a pollard framework. T2 White Poplar is to be reduced back to a pollard framework. T3 Larch is to be have the lower crown pruned by up to 1 metre to maintain f
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - SAYERS, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
T1 Horse Chestnut & T2 Walnut - Reduce all over by up to 2.3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Stable Yard at No 61, West Street, Great Somerford, SN15 5EH
Redevelopment of Existing Stable Yard to Accommodate 1No New Dwelling, including provision of new access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 10 Wallflower Lane, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5FF
Erection of single storey rear extension with pitched roof and rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 11a, Winkins Lane, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5HY
New build house to Number 11a Winkins Lane, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5HY.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 6 PADDOCK CLOSE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JY
T1 Silver Birch - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land North of West Street, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5EH
Permission in Principle for Erection of up to 2 No. dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - THE OLD CHURCH SCHOOL, HOLLOW STREET, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JD
T1 Hawthorn - Reduce to hedge height to gain a 3.5m clearance; T2 Hawthorn - Side prune to gain a 5m clearance; T3 Red Maple - Re-pollard; T4 Redwood - Fell; T5 Cherry, T7 Beech, T8 Birch - Side prune
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - ORCHARD HOUSE, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
Willow - Pollard up to 4 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - COPPINS, HOLLOW STREET, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JD
Fell 4 Hawthorn trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - MILLS FARM, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JQ
G1 Group of 3 (Birch, Beech, Oak) - Reduce back from adjacent property by up to 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Green Leaves, Hollow Street, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5JD
Solar panels on detached garage roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - SOMERLEAZE HOUSE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5EL
T1 Oak - Reduce by 25%; T2 Willow - Reduce by 25% & Remove 3-4 extending branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - COPPINS, HOLLOW STREET, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JD
Beech trees - Side prune and Re-pollard to achieve a minimum restricted 3.5m safety clearance from overhead lines
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - TANGLES, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5EL
T1 Lime tree - Pollard back to level of earlier pollard several years ago.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Land at 5, Broadfield Farm, Great Somerford, SN15 5EL
Discharge of condition 3 (Drainage Design), 4 (Boundary fencing) , 5 (Wall/Roof Material) , 6 (Landscaping Scheme) , 7 (Ecological Enhancements) , 10 (Lighting Scheme) (Approved Plans) relating to app
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - ACORN LODGE, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
T1 - "Bee Honeysuckle" or Diervilla Rivularis "Honeybee" - Fell; 3 x Beech trees - continuation of regular pruning back
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Ladys Walk House, West Street, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5EH
Installation of small ground mounted domestic solar array to serve Ladys Walk House
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Laudale House, 23 Winkins Lane, Great Somerford, SN15 5HY
Single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-14
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A brief summary of Great Somerford in Wiltshire
Great Somerford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dauntsey Vale, Wiltshire, England, situated near the south bank of the River Avon. Approximately 3.25 miles southeast of Malmesbury and 12 miles west of Swindon, it encompasses the hamlet of Startley and the area known as Seagry Heath, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 805 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Somerford a particularly low-crime area.
Great Somerford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Somerford, Little Somerford. 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, Great Somerford 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 Great Somerford
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Great Somerford. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Great Somerford.
The average decision time of 41 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 Somerford were tree works (17), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (2). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Seagry Heath planning applications
- Startley planning applications
- Little Somerford planning applications
- Lower Seagry planning applications
- Upper Seagry planning applications
- Rodbourne Bottom planning applications
- Dauntsey planning applications
- Greenman's Lane planning applications
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