Marlborough, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marlborough, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Marlborough are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Marlborough
Marlborough is a historic market town and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, along the Old Bath Road, which was the primary route from London to Bath. Situated on the banks of the River Kennet, Marlborough lies 24 miles north of Salisbury and 10 miles southeast of Swindon. As of 2021, the town has a population of 9,129, making it a vibrant community with potential opportunities for planning and development.
Population: 9,128 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.marlboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £498,650 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marlborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marlborough.
- 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 Marlborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Marlborough.
- - Four Candles House, Chandlers Yard, High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1HT
Erection of a self-build dwelling; with associated landscaping, private amenity space and access arrangements to include new opening and timber gate and blocking up the existing opening.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Four Candles House, Chandlers Yard, High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1HT
Erection of a self-build dwelling; with associated landscaping, private amenity space and access arrangements to include new opening and timber gate and blocking up the existing opening.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 7 KINGSBURY TERRACE, KINGSBURY STREET, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 1JG
T1 Silver Birch - Crown reduction, completed to 35% of the crown, reducing branches to growth points, deadwood cleans.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - GRAHAM HOUSE, NEW ROAD, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 1AH
Silver Birch tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 31 Herd Street, Marlborough, SN8 1DG
Replace the existing Front Door with a faithful copy of the existing door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - MERLIN COURT, HYDE LANE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 1JR
T8 - Lime tree - crown raise to 2.5m over car park Works to 2 x Wild Cherry trees - exempt
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 43 Herd Street, Marlborough, SN8 1DG
Structural repair of timber floor following extensive water damage caused by a leaking water tank, inclusive of repair of internal walls and wall finishes. Fire boarding proposed to 3no. partywall loc
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 12 KINGSBURY TERRACE, KINGSBURY STREET, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 1JG
Conifer tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 4 HERD STREET, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 1DF
T1 Swamp Cypress - Fell. T2 Pear - Fell. T3 Apple - Reduce canopy by 1 meter to a finished height of 3 meters. T4 Plum - Reduce canopy by 1 meter to a finished height of 3.5 meters..
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 29 Kingsbury Street, Marlborough, SN8 1JA
Replacement of two complete windows at second floor level. Replacement of three individual sliding sashes at first floor level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 7, Kingsbury Street, Marlborough, SN8 1HU
External/internal works; replacing external doorway with window, internal reconfiguration, existing kitchen doorway removed, new kitchen doorway, hatch to basement stairs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - The Old Courts, Back Lane, Marlborough, SN8 1JJ
Timber orangery and garden room to replace existing structures
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 13 Alma Place, Marlborough, SN8 1AF
Garage conversion into a home office, new kitchen window, roof light and internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Former Lecture Hall, The Parade, Marlborough , SN8 1NE
Change of use from Class B8 (storage and distribution) to Class E (commercial, business and service) excluding subclasses (e - the provision of medical or health services & f - as a creche or day nurs
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - KINGSBURY HILL HOUSE, 34 KINGSBURY STREET, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 1JA
Proposed replacement windows to front elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - ST LUKES COURT, HYDE LANE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 1YU
Lime trees - re-pollard to previous cuts
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 10 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AA
Repainting of shopfront.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Wakefield House, Cardigan Road, Marlborough, SN8 1LB
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on PL/2024/02293 to allow for design changes
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 33 Herd Street, Marlborough, SN8 1DG
Single storey rear extension, window replacement, brick repair, internal alterations, and minor external works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - 33 Herd Street, Marlborough, SN8 1DG
Single storey rear extension, window replacement, brick repair, internal alterations, and minor external works
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-12
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A brief summary of Marlborough in Wiltshire
Marlborough is a historic market town and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, along the Old Bath Road, which was the primary route from London to Bath. Situated on the banks of the River Kennet, Marlborough lies 24 miles north of Salisbury and 10 miles southeast of Swindon. As of 2021, the town has a population of 9,129, making it a vibrant community with potential opportunities for planning and development. The Town has a population of approximately 9,128 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Marlborough show an average sale price of £498,650, 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 Marlborough a particularly low-crime area.
Marlborough has one conservation area within its boundaries: Marlborough. 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 Marlborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Savernake Forest SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Marlborough planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.marlboroughtowncouncil.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 Marlborough
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Marlborough. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Marlborough.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Marlborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Marlborough were listed building and heritage (32), full planning applications (22), tree works (19). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 medium-scale applications, 67 smaller schemes were submitted.
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