Hudswell, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hudswell, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hudswell are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hudswell
Corsham is a historic market town and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, nestled at the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds. Conveniently situated just off the A4 national route, it lies 28 miles southwest of Swindon, 20 miles east of Bristol, 8 miles northeast of Bath, and 4 miles southwest of Chippenham, making it an accessible area for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hudswell.
- 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 Hudswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Hudswell.
- - Hudswell House, St Barbaras Road, Corsham, SN13 9NU
Works to front porch roof to remove the rooflight, repair the drainage/material issues and reinstate the rooflight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 18 GREENHILL, NESTON, CORSHAM, SN13 9RN
Proposed single storey side and front extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Middle Barn, Pockeredge Drive, Corsham, SN13 9NX
Discharge of s106 Agreement dated 10/11/2003
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 4 BROWNS DRIVE, CORSHAM, SN13 0FB
Garage change of use, single storey rear extension and new window within rear wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Hudswell in Wiltshire
Corsham is a historic market town and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, nestled at the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds. Conveniently situated just off the A4 national route, it lies 28 miles southwest of Swindon, 20 miles east of Bristol, 8 miles northeast of Bath, and 4 miles southwest of Chippenham, making it an accessible area for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hudswell a particularly low-crime area.
Hudswell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Neston, Pickwick. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Hudswell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Corsham Railway Cutting SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Hudswell 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 Hudswell
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Hudswell. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Hudswell.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hudswell were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Leafield planning applications
- Westwells planning applications
- Moor Green planning applications
- Pickwick planning applications
- Corsham planning applications
- Neston planning applications
- Rudloe planning applications
- Box Hill planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.