Pewsham, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pewsham, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Pewsham
Pewsham is a residential area located in the south-east of Chippenham, situated along the A4 national route leading towards Calne in Wiltshire. Its proximity to major roadways makes Pewsham a key location for potential planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial developments in the region.
District: Chippenham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pewsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pewsham.
- 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 Pewsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Pewsham.
- - 29 Maitland Close, Chippenham, SN15 3UD
Proposed removal of a conservatory and replacement with a garden room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 45 Christopher Drive, Chippenham, SN15 3UT
Discharge of condition 3 of planning application PL/2023/11225 (Side extension, part single storey and part two-storey, and other alterations to suit, including dropped kerb extension, for reconfigure
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 45 Christopher Drive, Chippenham, SN15 3UT
Side extension, part single storey and part two-storey, and other alterations to suit, including dropped kerb extension, for reconfigured 2-space parking area and relocated bin storage/collection poin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-12-29
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A brief summary of Pewsham in Wiltshire
Pewsham is a residential area located in the south-east of Chippenham, situated along the A4 national route leading towards Calne in Wiltshire. Its proximity to major roadways makes Pewsham a key location for potential planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial developments in the region. It sits within the Chippenham district.
Property prices in Pewsham show an average sale price of £368,353, 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 Pewsham a particularly low-crime area.
Pewsham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rowden, Chippenham. 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 Pewsham includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Pewsham
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Pewsham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pewsham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Pewsham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pewsham were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.