Highworth, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highworth, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · Town
About Highworth
Highworth, a market town and civil parish located approximately 6 miles northeast of Swindon, boasts a population of 8,258 as per the 2021 Census. Renowned for its historic Queen Anne and Georgian architecture, the town flourished in the 18th century, while the 13th-century St. Michael and All Angels church adds to its cultural heritage. The parish encompasses the village of Sevenhampton and the hamlets of Hampton and Redlands, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to both residential and heritage developments.
Population: 8,256 (2021)
District: Swindon
Website: http://www.highworthlink.co.uk/htc/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,394 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highworth.
- 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 Highworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Highworth.
- - 61 Priory Green Highworth Swindon SN6 7NU
Erection of first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 19 Brewery Street Highworth Swindon SN6 7AJ
Vendor Consent for erection of a single storey side/ front extension.
Status: Permitted | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 21 Westrop Highworth Swindon SN6 7HJ
Erection of single storey rear extension, loft conversion with 2 rear dormer windows and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 5 Sheep Street Highworth Swindon SN6 7AA
Addition of a first floor and loft space above rear part of the existing building to create a 3-bed HMO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 17 Brewery Street Highworth Swindon SN6 7AJ
Erection of proposed rear extension and conversion of garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 12 Swindon Street Highworth Swindon SN6 7AH
Prior approval notification for the Change of Use of building from Commercial, Business and Service (Class E) to create 2 no. apartments.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 12 Shrivenham Road Highworth Swindon SN6 7BZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension, rear dormer, garage conversion and raising of roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Bartrop Yard Westrop Highworth Swindon SN6 7HJ
Discharge of Conditions (11) Hard & Soft Landscaping with Planting Schedule (12) Boundary Treatments Plan from previous application S/22/1418 - Erection of 1no. dwelling and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 14 Shrivenham Road Highworth Swindon SN6 7BZ
Erection of single storey side extension to garage and rear conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 39 High Street Highworth Swindon SN6 7AQ
Discharge of condition 3 (Plant Noise Assessment) from previous permission S/24/1028 for the installation of internal AC unit at first floor and external condenser unit at rear of property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 39 High Street Highworth Swindon SN6 7AQ
Discharge of condition 3 (archaeological investigation) from previous application S/24/0276 - Demolition and replacement of external boundary retaining wall to courtyard.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 19 The Dormers Highworth Swindon SN6 7NY
Prior Approval Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 4.00m (from original rear wall), 3.90m (maximum height) and 2.15m (height to eaves).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - The Barn Adjacent To Nauvoo Cottage Cherry Orchard Highworth Swindon SN6 7AU
Discharge of condition 5 (Large-scale detail) from previous approval S/23/0691 - Change of use from storage barn to dwelling (use class C3) incorporating single storey extension, ancillary outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 10 High Street Highworth Swindon SN6 7AG
Internal and external changes associated with the change of use from Bar (class Sui-Generis) to 1no Flat (class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 5B Sheep Street Highworth Swindon SN6 7AA
Installation of 2 no. rooflights, re-roof of property and replacement of 4 no.windows to the side and internal works to convert existing dwelling into a 6 person HMO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Highworth in Wiltshire
Highworth, a market town and civil parish located approximately 6 miles northeast of Swindon, boasts a population of 8,258 as per the 2021 Census. Renowned for its historic Queen Anne and Georgian architecture, the town flourished in the 18th century, while the 13th-century St. Michael and All Angels church adds to its cultural heritage. The parish encompasses the village of Sevenhampton and the hamlets of Hampton and Redlands, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to both residential and heritage developments. The Town has a population of approximately 8,256 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swindon district.
Property prices in Highworth show an average sale price of £294,394, 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 Highworth a particularly low-crime area.
Highworth 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 Highworth 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, Highworth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.highworthlink.co.uk/htc/. 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 Highworth
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Highworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Highworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Highworth were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
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