Lower Wanborough, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Wanborough, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Wanborough are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower Wanborough
Lower Wanborough is a sizable village and civil parish located in the borough of Swindon, Wiltshire, approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Swindon town centre. The village features a central settlement along the High Street, while Upper Wanborough sits on elevated terrain to the southwest. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Horpit and Foxhill, situated about 1.5 miles to the southeast, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Wanborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Wanborough.
- 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 Wanborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Lower Wanborough.
- S/26/0825 · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - Land Off Kite Hill Wanborough Swindon
Erection of 3 no. self build dwellings (Class C3), garages and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Little Thatch High Street Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AE
Proposed new self-build dwelling to replace the existing detached annexe and garage to Little Thatch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - S/26/0666 · Received: Tue 26 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 26 May 2026 - Little Thatch High Street Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AE
Proposed new self-build dwelling to replace the existing detached annexe and garage to Little Thatch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 1 Badgers Close Wanborough Swindon SN4 0EN
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 1 Callas Rise Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AQ
Erection of single storey rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Little Thatch High Street Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AE
Erection of a new self-build dwelling to replace the existing detached annexe and garage to Little Thatch.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - St Fillans High Street Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AD
Proposed demolition of existing shed, erection of garage/workshop and new vehicular access and driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 11 Avenell Road Wanborough Swindon SN4 0BS
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Beech House High Street Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AD
Erection of a first floor side extension, conversion of garage into habitable room and render to the external walls.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 3 Oakapple Close Wanborough Swindon SN4 0EW
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Rowenburgh High Street Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AE
Creation of a dropped kerb and new driveway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-03-10
View full details - - The Old Telephone Exchange Hinton Road Wanborough Swindon SN4 0DQ
Discharge of Conditions 4 and 6 from Planning Application S/21/1354 - Change of use of telephone exchange building to 1 no. dwelling, and erection of single storey side extensions, installation of sol
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-05-07
View full details - - Rowenburgh High Street Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AE
Construction of a dropped kerb and new driveway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-05-10
View full details - - Rowenburgh High Street Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AE
Erection of a two storey and single storey rear extension and single storey front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-05-10
View full details - - Rowenburgh High Street Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AE
Erection of a two storey/single storey rear extension, single storey front extension and vehicle access.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2022-08-12
View full details - - Tyrone House High Street Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AE
Erection of a single storey detached outbuilding for swimming pool.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2022-03-06
View full details - - The Old Telephone Exchange Hinton Road Wanborough Swindon SN4 0DQ
Change of use of telephone exchange building to 1 no. dwelling, and erection of single storey side extensions, installation of solar panels to roof elevation and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2021-08-12
View full details - - Banner Field Off Hinton Road Wanborough Swindon
Erection of 1 no. dwelling and associated works. Landscaping, Access and Layout not reserved.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2020-07-22
View full details - - Tyrone House High Street Wanborough Swindon SN4 0AE
Erection of a stable block and vehicle access track
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2020-06-15
View full details - - Banner Field Off Hinton Road Wanborough Swindon
Outline application for the erection of 5no. dwellings - Landscaping, Access and Layout not reserved.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2019-03-01
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A brief summary of Lower Wanborough in Wiltshire
Lower Wanborough is a sizable village and civil parish located in the borough of Swindon, Wiltshire, approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Swindon town centre. The village features a central settlement along the High Street, while Upper Wanborough sits on elevated terrain to the southwest. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Horpit and Foxhill, situated about 1.5 miles to the southeast, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Wanborough a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Wanborough has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Wanborough, Upper Wanborough. 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 Lower Wanborough includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Lower Wanborough 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 Wanborough
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Lower Wanborough. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Lower Wanborough.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Lower Wanborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Wanborough were full planning applications (13), tree works (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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