Little Somerford, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Somerford, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Somerford are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Somerford
Little Somerford is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, just 3 miles southeast of Malmesbury and 7.5 miles northeast of Chippenham. This charming area is ideal for those considering planning applications, offering a blend of rural living and proximity to larger towns.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,392 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Wiltshire 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Somerford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Somerford.
- 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 Little Somerford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Little Somerford.
- - THE OLD SMITHY, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JW
T1 - Beech tree - reduce by 30%, shape and balance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Land to the south of B4042, Little Somerford
Discharge of condition 6 (Surface Water Drainage Strategy) relating to application PL/2024/11637
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - POUND HOUSE, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JW
G1 Leylandii - Height reduce and side prune to gain a 3.5m clearance; G2 Laurel - Side prune to gain a 3.5m clearance; T1 Horse Chestnut - Side prune to gain a 3.5m clearance; T2 Lime - Side prune to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - POUND HOUSE, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JW
T1 Thuja hedge - Reduce height by 2-3m; Cut back by up to 3m on the road side; Remove two large branches; Reduce branches on garden side by up to 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Dove House, Little Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5JW
Change of use of land as part of associated garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Ashleigh, The Hill, Little Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5BQ
Proposed Dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Little Somerford in Wiltshire
Little Somerford is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, just 3 miles southeast of Malmesbury and 7.5 miles northeast of Chippenham. This charming area is ideal for those considering planning applications, offering a blend of rural living and proximity to larger towns.
Property prices in Little Somerford show an average sale price of £321,392, 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 Little Somerford a particularly low-crime area.
Little Somerford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Somerford, Little Somerford, Lea. 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 Little Somerford 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, Little Somerford 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 Little Somerford
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Little Somerford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Somerford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Somerford were tree works (5), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Cleverton planning applications
- Great Somerford planning applications
- Lea planning applications
- Startley planning applications
- Garsdon planning applications
- Rodbourne planning applications
- Seagry Heath planning applications
- Dauntsey 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.