How long do planning decisions take near Green Hill?

The average planning decision time near Green Hill is 157 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Green Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Green Hill is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Green Hill?

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Green Hill, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Green Hill, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Green Hill are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Green Hill

Lydiard Millicent is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3.5 miles west of Swindon's centre. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Lydiard Green, Lydiard Plain, Greatfield, and Green Hill, with its northeastern boundary extending to Common Platt, which is now adjacent to the Peatmoor area of Swindon. This proximity to a growing urban area may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Swindon
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Swindon 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Green Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Green 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 Green Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Green Hill.

- Land at Clay Pitts, Greenhill, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 8EH
Discharge Conditions 8,9,10,11,12,15 an 16 on PL/2024/07482 - Material change of use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes with dayrooms and hardstanding ancillary to that us
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-22
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- 8A , Greenhill, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 8EH
Retention of hardstanding and change of use to equestrian and for the parking of one horse trailer and vehicle
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-30
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- Land at Clay Pitts, Greenhill, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts, SN4 8EH
Material change of use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes with dayrooms and hardstanding ancillary to that use (Resubmission of PL/2023/04820)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-16
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- 23 GREENHILL, ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT, SWINDON, SN4 8EH
Construct detached garage, workshop with storage music room over
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-02-22
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A brief summary of Green Hill in Wiltshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Green Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Green Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Restrop Farm and Brockhurst Wood SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Green Hill

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Green Hill. The average decision time was 157 days.

With an average of 157 days, decisions near Green Hill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Green Hill were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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