Malmesbury, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · Town
About Malmesbury
Malmesbury, located in north Wiltshire, England, is a historic town and civil parish positioned around 14 miles west of Swindon, 25 miles northeast of Bristol, and 9 miles north of Chippenham. The town's older section rests on a hilltop, nearly encircled by the upper waters of the Bristol Avon and its tributaries, making it a unique site for planning applications that take advantage of its scenic landscape and historical significance.
Population: 5,968 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: https://www.malmesbury.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £381,576 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Wiltshire 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Malmesbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Malmesbury.
- 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 Malmesbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Malmesbury.
- - DELMONT HOUSE, HOLLOWAY, MALMESBURY, SN16 9HX
T1 Sycamore - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - GREAT WESTERN AMBULANCE STATION, GLOUCESTER ROAD, MALMESBURY, SN16 9JS
G1 Common Alder x 8 - Coppice; T002 Wild Cherry - Prune to achieve a 1m clearance from overhead wires
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - ST JOSEPHS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL, HOLLOWAY, MALMESBURY, SN16 9BB
T1 Sycamore - Crown reduce by 3-4 meters to reduce sail. T2 Lime - Reduce canopy by 3-4 meters to reduce sail.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Rosemead, Culver Gardens, Malmesbury, SN16 9BY
Erection of single-storey extension to replace existing conservatory, alterations to existing rear dormer, addition of rear dormer, insertion and replacement of fenestration and rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Culver View, 15 Culver Gardens, Malmesbury, SN16 9BY
Erection of a Greenhouse to rear of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Town Hall, Cross Hayes, Malmesbury, SN16 9BZ
Remove the existing wooden partition wall and replace with a solid structure with a door that meets fire safety standards and requirements into the kitchen area and a second door into a small storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 15 Burnivale, Malmesbury, SN16 0BL
Proposed replacement of windows Replacement of flat roof covering
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - THE AUCTION ROOMS, GLOUCESTER ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, GLOUCESTER ROAD, MALMESBURY, SN16 9JT
G1 Sycamore x 2 - Fell. T1 Sycamore - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - THE AUCTION ROOMS, GLOUCESTER ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, GLOUCESTER ROAD, MALMESBURY, SN16 9JT
G1 Elm - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 10 KATIFER LANE, MALMESBURY, SN16 0AU
Replacement of all windows in cottage with hardwood frames incorporating heritage double glazing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 14, Ingram Street, Malmesbury, SN16 9BX
Discharge of condition 3 acoustic impact on planning application PL/2025/06295 - Proposed replacement front door and French doors and a new ac unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Whychurch House, Malmesbury, SN16 9HX
Two-storey side extension and engineering operations to alter driveway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - AVON COTTAGE, 13 BACK HILL, MALMESBURY, SN16 9BT
Proposed replacement of windows with windows matching existing style
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Malmesbury Victoria Football Club, The Flying Monk Ground, Gloucester Road, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 9JS
To lay 4 x concrete bases to accept pre fabricated spectator stands and player shelters, and creation of pathway surrounding the stands and shelters
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - ABBEY HOUSE, MALMESBURY, SN16 9AS
T1, T2, & T3 - Lime trees - Pollard at 8 meters; T4 - Elm tree - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - ABBEY MILL HOUSE, 1 MILL LANE, MALMESBURY, SN16 0AD
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Roof Tiles) and 6 (Surface Water Drainage Strategy) of PL/2024/07283
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Kings Church, Abbey Row, Malmesbury, SN16 0AG
Urgent repair and rebuild of front porch due to structural failure
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - OLDWALLS HOUSE, HOLLOWAY, MALMESBURY, SN16 9HX
Erection of a wooden summer house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - ABBEY MILL HOUSE, 1 MILL LANE, MALMESBURY, SN16 0AD
T6 - Pear tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 10 Katifer Lane, Malmesbury, SN16 0AU
Repair of front (east) stone roof of main cottage, Installation of new dormer window on front (east) roof elevation, Repair and re-pointing of chimney stack, Repair and renewal of rear (west) stone ro
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Malmesbury in Wiltshire
Malmesbury, located in north Wiltshire, England, is a historic town and civil parish positioned around 14 miles west of Swindon, 25 miles northeast of Bristol, and 9 miles north of Chippenham. The town's older section rests on a hilltop, nearly encircled by the upper waters of the Bristol Avon and its tributaries, making it a unique site for planning applications that take advantage of its scenic landscape and historical significance. The Town has a population of approximately 5,968 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Malmesbury show an average sale price of £381,576, 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 Malmesbury a particularly low-crime area.
Malmesbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Malmesbury. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Malmesbury includes 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, Malmesbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.malmesbury.gov.uk/. 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 Malmesbury
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Malmesbury. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Malmesbury.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Malmesbury were full planning applications (16), tree works (16), listed building and heritage (8). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
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