Leafield, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leafield, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Leafield
Corsham is a historic market town and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, at the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds. Positioned 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 a strategically connected area for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £448,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 018I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leafield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leafield.
- 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 Leafield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Leafield.
- - THE STONEYARD, POTLEY LANE, CORSHAM. SN13 9RX
Variation of condition 2 of N/92/00419/F ('erection of replacement office gallery and drawing office') to allow the building to be used for mixed E(g) and B8 use
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - THE COOPERATIVE FOOD, MACIE DRIVE, CORSHAM, SN13 9EJ
Planning application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 1 POTLEY LANE, CORSHAM, SN13 9RY
Variation of condition 1 of PL/2023/01431 - Change to approved plans in order to address building regulations approval ''Retention of 2 storey building attached to no.1 Potley Lane and use as 2 self-c
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Leafield in Wiltshire
Corsham is a historic market town and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, at the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds. Positioned 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 a strategically connected area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Leafield show an average sale price of £448,706, 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 Leafield a particularly low-crime area.
Leafield has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Neston, Pickwick, Corsham. 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 Leafield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Corsham Railway Cutting SSSI. 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, Leafield 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 Leafield
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Leafield. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Leafield.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Leafield were full planning applications (16), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Corsham planning applications
- Pickwick planning applications
- Neston planning applications
- Hudswell planning applications
- Moor Green planning applications
- Westwells planning applications
- The Linleys planning applications
- The Ridge planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.