Lower Stratton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Stratton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Lower Stratton
Lower Stratton is part of the civil parish of Stratton St Margaret, located in the Borough of Swindon, Wiltshire. This area encompasses the north-eastern suburbs of Swindon, which include Lower Stratton, Upper Stratton, and Kingsdown, making it a key region for planning applications and development opportunities in the vicinity.
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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: Swindon
- Parliamentary constituency: Swindon South
- LSOA: Swindon 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Stratton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Stratton.
- 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 Lower Stratton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Lower Stratton.
- - 2 Kilsby Drive Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4EQ
Erection of single storey rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable space and rear dormer window (permitted development).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 20 Northfield Way Nythe Swindon SN3 3NJ
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the demolition of existing garage, construct new garden room with sitting area and games room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Car Showroom Grange Dorcan Way Swindon SN3 3RA
1x BYD logo, 1x BYD service logo, 24x BYD stickers, 1x City name logo, 1x BYD pylon
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Greenbridge Retail And Leisure Park Garrard Way Stratton St Margaret Swindon
Discharge of Condition (11) Delivery Management Plan from previous application S/24/0681.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Near Unit 1-2 Stratton Road Greenbridge Retail Park, Swindon SN3 3SG
Proposed Single digital Bus Shelter advertising display facing the inside of the Shelter with an internally illuminated 6-sheet advertising poster on the reverse, to replace existing Double-sided Inte
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Near 12 Northfield Way Swindon SN3 3NJ
Proposed Double-sided digital Bus Shelter advertising displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Proposed Digital displays to portray st
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Dorcan Way Adj J/O Greenbridge Road Swindon Sn3 3RS
Proposed Double-sided digital Bus Shelter advertising displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Proposed Digital displays to portray st
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Wh Smith Headquarters Wh Smith Site Greenbridge Road Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 3JE
Outline planning application with details of access (matters of layout, scale, landscaping and appearance are reserved), comprising the demolition of existing distribution warehouse and offices, the e
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Greenbridge Retail And Leisure Park Garrard Way Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 3SG
Discharge of Condition (5) Drainage from previous application S/24/0681 - Erection of a retail building with 'Drive-Thru' facility and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Land At Greenbridge Retail And Leisure Park Garrard Way Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 3HT
Discharge of Conditions 4 and 6 (Landscape and Biodiversity), 8 and 10 (Electric Vehicle Charging and Motorcycle Spaces) from previous approval S/24/0681 for the erection of a retail building with 'Dr
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 4 Mayfield Close Nythe Swindon SN3 3NH
Erection of single storey rear extension.- Variation of condition (3) from previous application S/HOU/25/0067 regarding changes to plans.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 12 Juniper Close Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4DZ
Erection of a two storey side extension, extension to front and rear dormer windows and conversion of garage into living accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - WH Smith Headquarters WH Smith Site Greenbridge Road Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 3JE
Discharge of Condition 13 - (Implementation of Approved Remediation Scheme) and Condition 33 - (Control of Noise - External) from Outline Planning Permission S/OUT/15/2087 - Outline planning applicati
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 26 Ashbury Avenue Nythe Swindon SN3 3LY
Erection of a single storey rear extension and change of use of garage into living accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2022-12-28
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A brief summary of Lower Stratton in Wiltshire
Lower Stratton is part of the civil parish of Stratton St Margaret, located in the Borough of Swindon, Wiltshire. This area encompasses the north-eastern suburbs of Swindon, which include Lower Stratton, Upper Stratton, and Kingsdown, making it a key region for planning applications and development opportunities in the vicinity.
Property prices in Lower Stratton 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 Lower Stratton a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Stratton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stratton St Margaret (Lower Stratton). 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Stratton 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 Lower Stratton
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Lower Stratton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Stratton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Lower Stratton were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (7), advertising consent (5). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.