How long do planning decisions take near Overtown?

The average planning decision time near Overtown is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Overtown?

The planning approval rate near Overtown is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Overtown?

The most common type of planning application near Overtown is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Overtown?

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Overtown, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Overtown, Wiltshire.

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Planning applications in Overtown are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Overtown

Wroughton is a sizeable village and civil parish located in northeast Wiltshire, England, within the Borough of Swindon. Situated along the A4361, it provides convenient access to Swindon and the M4 motorway between junctions 15 and 16. Nestled on the edge of the picturesque Marlborough Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wroughton is approximately 3.2 miles south of Swindon town centre and just 7 miles from the historic World Heritage Site at Avebury.

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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 Overtown.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Overtown.

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 Overtown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Overtown.

S/26/0755 · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - Land At Langton Park Wroughton Swindon SN4 0QW
Erection of 7 dwellings (Class C3) and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-15
- Land At Langton Park Wroughton Swindon SN4 0QW
Erection of 7 dwellings (Class C3) and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-12
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- Overtown Manor Overtown Lane Wroughton Swindon SN4 0SH
Proposed new access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Overtown Manor Overtown Lane Wroughton Swindon SN4 0SH
Proposed new access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Land At Langton Park Wroughton Swindon
Partial Reserved Matters application (following Outline planning application S/OUT/23/0240) for the erection of plots1 and 2 of the 8 no. dwellings, all matters reserved except means of access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-13
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- Land At Langton Park Wroughton Swindon
Outline application for the erection of 8no. dwellings, all matters reserved except for means of access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-02-25
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A brief summary of Overtown in Wiltshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Overtown a particularly low-crime area.

Overtown has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wroughton. 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 Overtown includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burderop Wood 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.

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Planning Activity in Overtown

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Overtown. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Overtown.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Overtown were full planning applications (12), tree works (7), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.

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