Horsey Down, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horsey Down, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Horsey Down are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horsey Down
Cricklade, located on the River Thames in north Wiltshire, serves as a key town and civil parish positioned between Swindon and Cirencester. Recognized as the first downstream town on the Thames, it had a population of 4,227 according to the 2011 census, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swindon
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Swindon 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horsey Down.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horsey Down.
- 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 Horsey Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
323 planning applications found near Horsey Down.
- - 21 NORTH WALL, CRICKLADE, SWINDON, SN6 6DU
T1 Prunus - Fell to ground level. Stump grind stump produced from felling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - St Sampsons Church, Bath Road, Cricklade, SN6 6AP
Installation of PV panels on south slope of Nave roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - Mount House, 23 High Street, Cricklade, SN6 6AP
EXTENSION OF GARDEN WALL AND MINOR ENLARGEMENT OF EXISTING ACCESS
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 10 Byre Close, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6HH
Proposed Rear Garden Room/Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - LAND OPPOSITE 9 PORTWELL, CRICKLADE, SWINDON, SN6 6SA
Silver Birch tree - 40%-45% crown reduction and shape
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - BT Telephone Exchange, Purton Road, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6JA
Remove glass panes from a window on the south elevation and fix an attenuated aluminium cowl to the frame onto the outside of the building. Remove glass panes from a window on the east elevation and f
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Avenham House, Gas Lane, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6BY
Erection of fence
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 21 Bishopsfield, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6BS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 52 NORTH WALL, CRICKLADE, SWINDON, SN6 6DU
Leylandii hedge to be reduced by up to 1.2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 14 Bishopsfield, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6BS
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 10 Pittsfield, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6AN
Proposed Side Extension and Garage Conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 52 NORTH WALL, CRICKLADE, SWINDON, SN6 6DU
T1 - Reduction of Conifer by up to 1.5 - 2 m; T2 - Group of Conifers - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 4 PLEYDELLS, CRICKLADE, SWINDON, SN6 6NG
Single-storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Pax Cottage, 3 Stones Lane, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6JW
Single-storey link extension and garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 21 Doubledays, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6AU
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 4 Pleydells, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6NG
Front Extension to Building Line
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 56 HITCHINGS, CRICKLADE, SWINDON, SN6 6NJ
Single-storey side and rear extensions, garage conversion, and installation of rooflights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - St Sampsons C E Primary School, Bath Road, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6AX
Renewal of Planning Permission for 5 years for the existing Mobile Classroom (Mobile number 813(07)).
Status: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Parish Hall, Bath Road, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6AX
Discharge of Condition 3 of PL/2025/00735 - Construction Method Statement - External masonry repairs including structural stabilization of part of principle elevation using discrete 'cintec' anchors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Parish Hall, Bath Road, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6AX
Discharge of Condition 3 of PL/2025/00367 - Details of extent of repointing - External masonry repairs including structural stabilization of part of principle elevation using discrete 'cintec' anchors
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-29
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A brief summary of Horsey Down in Wiltshire
Cricklade, located on the River Thames in north Wiltshire, serves as a key town and civil parish positioned between Swindon and Cirencester. Recognized as the first downstream town on the Thames, it had a population of 4,227 according to the 2011 census, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Horsey Down a particularly low-crime area.
Horsey Down has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cricklade. 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 Horsey Down includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Meadow, Cricklade SSSI, Cotswold Water Park SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Meadow & Clattinger Farm. 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 Horsey Down
In the last 24 months, 105 planning applications were submitted near Horsey Down. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Horsey Down.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Horsey Down slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Horsey Down were full planning applications (39), tree works (31), listed building and heritage (17). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 31 medium-scale applications, 74 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
22 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (27% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 44 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 11 applications
- Awaiting decision: 46 applications
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