Haresfield, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Haresfield, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Haresfield are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Haresfield
Haresfield is a charming village located near Gloucester, Gloucestershire, approximately one mile from Junction 12 of the M5 motorway. Nestled between the villages of Brookthorpe, Harescombe, and Hardwicke, Haresfield had a population of 378 according to the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,998 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swindon
- Parliamentary constituency: Swindon North
- LSOA: Swindon 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Haresfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Haresfield.
- 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 Haresfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Haresfield.
- - Land North Of Blackworth Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA
Non Material Amendment from previous application S/OUT/26/0009 in relation to the design of bin and cycle store to avoid clash with existing overhead power cable.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - S/AMEND/26/0864 · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - Land North Of Blackworth Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA
Non Material Amendment from previous application S/OUT/26/0009 in relation to the design of bin and cycle store to avoid clash with existing overhead power cable.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-07-07 - - 41 Henley Drive Highworth Swindon SN6 7JU
Erection of single storey extension to rear elevation, enlarge existing rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 43 Wessex Way Highworth Swindon SN6 7NT
Proposed Garage Conversion, side/rear infill extension and erection of first-floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Unit 35 Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA
Prior Approval Application for the installation of solar PVs at the existing ALDI Foodstore.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 19 Henley Drive Highworth Swindon SN6 7JU
Erection of single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Unit 35 Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA
Discharge of Condition (13) Delivery Noise Management Plan from previous application S/25/1153.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Land North Of Blackworth Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA
Hybrid Planning Application for a mixed used development including detailed planning permission for the provision of access from Blackworth to the site, erection of 90. no dwellings (Use Class C3) pub
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 16 Grove Hill Highworth Swindon SN6 7JN
Installation of a raised patio, access slope/ramp and steps into the garden at the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 23 Edencroft Highworth Swindon SN6 7NJ
Erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - 21 Sevenfields Highworth Swindon SN6 7NF
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a single storey side/rear extension, addition of pitched roof to garage and conversion of garage into living accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-02-25
View full details - - Unit K Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for new external walls, cladding, door and roller shutter openings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2022-12-28
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A brief summary of Haresfield in Wiltshire
Haresfield is a charming village located near Gloucester, Gloucestershire, approximately one mile from Junction 12 of the M5 motorway. Nestled between the villages of Brookthorpe, Harescombe, and Hardwicke, Haresfield had a population of 378 according to the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Haresfield show an average sale price of £289,998, 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 Haresfield a particularly low-crime area.
Haresfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Highworth. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Haresfield includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Haresfield 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 Haresfield
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Haresfield. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Haresfield maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Haresfield were full planning applications (11), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.