How long do planning decisions take near Purton Common?

The average planning decision time near Purton Common is 87 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 Purton Common?

The planning approval rate near Purton Common is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Purton Common?

The most common type of planning application near Purton Common is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Purton Common?

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Purton Common, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Purton Common, Wiltshire.

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

About Purton Common

Purton is a significant village and civil parish located in north Wiltshire, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Swindon. The parish encompasses the village of Purton Stoke and several hamlets, including Bentham, Hayes Knoll, Purton Common, Restrop, The Fox, and Widham, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,394 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
LSOA: Wiltshire 003F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Purton Common.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Purton Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Purton Common in Wiltshire

Property prices in Purton Common show an average sale price of £294,394, 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 Purton Common a particularly low-crime area.

Purton Common has one conservation area within its boundaries: Purton. 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 Purton Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Restrop Farm and Brockhurst Wood SSSI. 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 Purton Common

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Purton Common. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 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 Purton Common.

The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Purton Common were full planning applications (11), outline applications (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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