Mountain Bower, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mountain Bower, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Mountain Bower
North Wraxall is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 6 miles west of Chippenham and easily accessible via the A420 road linking Chippenham and Bristol. The parish encompasses the village of Ford and the hamlets of Upper Wraxall, Mountain Bower, and The Shoe, with a total population of 372 reported in the 2021 census. This charming area presents various planning opportunities and community initiatives for those exploring development options.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mountain Bower.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mountain Bower.
- 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 Mountain Bower based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Mountain Bower.
- - Plough Farm, North Wraxall, Chippenham, SN14 7AR
Demolition of single storey section and erection of two storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Lesters, Mountain Bower, North Wraxall, Chippenham, SN14 7AJ
Erection of a summerhouse and a greenhouse to front of property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2022-03-29
View full details - - Bower Cottage Mountain Bower North Wraxall SN14 7AJ
Construction of all-weather riding arena and associated groundworks.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2020-08-04
View full details - - Bower Cottage Mountain Bower North Wraxall SN14 7AJ
Construction of replacement stable building and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2019-04-05
View full details - - Bower Cottage Mountain Bower North Wraxall Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 7AJ
Extension and alterations to existing single storey stable building to form ancillary residential annexe.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2019-04-05
View full details - - Bower Cottage Mountain Bower North Wraxall SN14 7AJ
New single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation; internal alterations; additional windows to east and north elevations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2018-06-18
View full details - - Bower Cottage Mountain Bower North Wraxall Wiltshire SN14 7AJ
Change of use of land for the siting of 1 shepherds hut for tourism purposes
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2018-05-18
View full details - - Maggs Farm North Wraxall Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 7AJ
Erection of First Floor Extension to Rear (North) Elevation; Removal of Porch and Replace with Glazed, Cast Aluminium Verandah to South Elevation; Widen 2No External Doorways; 2No New Windows to West
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2015-05-26
View full details - - New Homestead Farm Mountain Bower North Wraxall Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 7AJ
Conversion of Existing Office & Storage Building for Use as a Self- Contained new Dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2013-10-02
View full details - - Upper Manor, Castle Combe, Wiltshire, SN14 7AL
Reduction to Two Beech, One Cherry and One Multi-Leaderd Elm Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2012-07-13
View full details - - 1 The Crest, Mountain Bower, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7AL
Erection of Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2010-08-27
View full details - - Beechers, Mountain Bower, North Wraxall, Wiltshire, SN14 7AJ
Extension to Agricultural Workers Dwelling (Resubmission of 08/02542/FUL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2009-04-30
View full details - - Maggs Farm, Mountain Bower, North Wraxall, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7AJ
Continuation of Use of Building as Office; Change of Use and Extension of Stables to Office (Re-submission of 08/02243/COU).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2009-03-12
View full details - - Beechers, Mountain Bower, North Wraxall, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7AJ
Extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2008-11-07
View full details - - MAGGS FARM, MOUNTAIN BOWER, NORTH WRAXHALL, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE SN14 7AJ
Continuation of Use of Building as Office; Change of Use and Extension, of Stables to Office
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2008-09-26
View full details - - Ridleys Cheer , Mountain Bower, North Wraxall, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7AJ
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING GARAGE AND STABLES WITH A DOUBLE GARAGE WITH STUDIO ABOVE (RENEWAL OF 98.0853.F)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2004-01-19
View full details - - Hillcrest Farm , Mountain Bower, North Wraxall, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7AW
TWO STOREY EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2003-06-04
View full details - - 3 The Crest, North Wraxall, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7AL
FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION AND ERECTION OF PITCHED ROOF OVER EXISTING FLAT ROOF
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2001-05-26
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A brief summary of Mountain Bower in Wiltshire
North Wraxall is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 6 miles west of Chippenham and easily accessible via the A420 road linking Chippenham and Bristol. The parish encompasses the village of Ford and the hamlets of Upper Wraxall, Mountain Bower, and The Shoe, with a total population of 372 reported in the 2021 census. This charming area presents various planning opportunities and community initiatives for those exploring development options.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mountain Bower a particularly low-crime area.
Mountain Bower has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Kington, North Wraxall, Upper Wraxall. 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 Mountain Bower includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
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Planning Activity in Mountain Bower
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Mountain Bower. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 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 Mountain Bower.
The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mountain Bower were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- The Shoe planning applications
- Upper Wraxall planning applications
- North Wraxall planning applications
- West Kington Wick planning applications
- West Kington planning applications
- Nettleton planning applications
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- East End 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.