How long do planning decisions take near Penhill?

The average planning decision time near Penhill is 43 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 Penhill?

The planning approval rate near Penhill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penhill?

The most common type of planning application near Penhill is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penhill?

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Penhill, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penhill, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Penhill are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Penhill

Penhill, located 5.5 miles southwest of Leyburn in the Pennines, North Yorkshire, is a notable geographical feature that dominates the southern aspect of Wensleydale and the northern side of Coverdale. Shaped by glacial activity during the last ice age, its summit plateau includes a trig point, small tarns, and a historic beacon at its eastern end, which was part of a warning system against a potential Spanish invasion. This distinctive landscape may influence planning applications in the surrounding area due to its natural features and historical significance.

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Area Information

Admin district: Swindon
Parliamentary constituency: Swindon North
LSOA: Swindon 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penhill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Penhill.

- 600 Cricklade Road Swindon SN2 7AP
Erection of a proposed single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-14
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- 33 Winsley Close Penhill Swindon SN2 5DY
Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) for the creation of 2 no. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 48 Penhill Drive Penhill Swindon SN2 5ER
Proposed dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-08
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- 7 Queensfield Swindon SN2 7SS
Erection of single storey rear extension to replace conservatory and new front and rear dormers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-05
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- Unit 1 Crompton Road Groundwell Industrial Estate Swindon SN25 5AW
Internal and external alterations to fire damaged warehouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of Penhill in Wiltshire

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

Penhill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stratton St Margaret (Kingsdown). 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.

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Planning Activity in Penhill

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Penhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penhill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Penhill were full planning applications (15), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.

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