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16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Great Somerford · updated daily · Wiltshire Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 16 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Mulberry House, Frog Lane, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5JAAwaiting decisionT1 Mulberry tree - Crown reduce by up to 30% to keep the tree healthy and safe as it has had a cobra bracing system installed to stop it splitting.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 10 Nov 2026PL/2026/07215
Parsloe, Hollow Street, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5JDAwaiting decisionG1 - Group of Silver Birch are to be reduced in height by up to 3 metres and remaining canopy reduced by up to 1.5 metres to retain form. T2 - Cherry is to be reduced all over by 1.3 metres. T3 - Cherry on boundary is to be pruned to upright form by removing e tending laterals on the boundary aspect. T4 - Yew tree is to be reduced all over by 1.3 meters. T5 - Yew tree is to be reduced all over by 1.3 meters.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 16 Oct 2026PL/2026/06667
Land South of Parsloe, Hollow Street, Great Somerford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5JDAwaiting decisionPermission in Principle for the Erection of up to Two DwellingsPermission in PrincipleReceived 14 Oct 2026PL/2026/06556
Forge Cottage, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5JGAwaiting decisionT1 Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey locust) - Full crown reduction pruning back to previous pruning points. 3/4 meters on lateral branches to prevent interference with the house. T6 Leylandii - Dead section of Leylandii to be removed (felled) with the aim of replanting. T2 Malus spp, - Prune back into shape. Mainly removing water shoots. T3 Prunus spp, - Dead stem covered ivy to be felled to ground level. T4 Portuguese Laurel - To be pruned back into shape to prevent interference with the house.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 12 Oct 2026PL/2026/06531
Manor Stables Cottage, West Street, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5EHWithdrawnMaple tree - reduce by 2m Laurel hedge - reduce to 6ft Hazel tree - reduce by 2mNotification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 1 Oct 2026Decided 12 Oct 2026PL/2026/06400

Planning in Great Somerford

Approved: 91%; 30 of 32 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Somerford in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 805 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

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In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Great Somerford. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were tree works (18), full planning applications (7), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Somerford?

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Great Somerford. The approval rate is 91%.

How long do planning decisions take near Great Somerford?

The average planning decision time near Great Somerford is 47 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 Great Somerford?

The planning approval rate near Great Somerford is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Somerford?

The most common type of planning application near Great Somerford is tree works applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

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