Purton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Purton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Purton are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Purton
Purton is a prominent village and civil parish located in north Wiltshire, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Swindon's centre. The parish encompasses Purton Stoke, along with several hamlets, including Bentham, Hayes Knoll, Purton Common, Restrop, The Fox, and Widham, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 6,798 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.purtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,998 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swindon
- Parliamentary constituency: Swindon South
- LSOA: Swindon 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Purton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Purton.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Purton.
- - 18 CHURCH PATH, PURTON, SWINDON, SN5 4DR
Rowan - Reduce by 25%; Hornbeam - Reduce height to align with top of pleach training; Silver Birch - Reduce size by 25%, Cherry Blossom - Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Purton House, Church End, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4EB
External repairs and replacement to timber windows and doors. Stone façade cleaning. Landscaping alterations lawn to gravel. Internal alterations and repairs, relocation of doors, opening up of previo
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Tree Tops, Hyde Lane, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4DU
Erection of rear single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Northcote, 66 High Street, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4AD
Conversion of integral garage into habitable space. Single storey rear extension. Render to all elevations with slate grey composite cladding. All windows to be double glazed anthracite units. Detache
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 22 Hyde Lane, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4DU
Proposed Single Storey Side / Rear Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Old Coach House, 85 High Street, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4AB
Proposed loft conversion to garage and single storey link extension between house and garage. Revision to PL/2023/05642.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 49 The Hyde, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4EA
Erection Of Single Dwelling Access and Parking Following Outline Permission REF PL/2022/03841
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - 27 Waite Meads Close, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4ET
Proposed two storey side extension & single storey rear extension. (Resubmission of PL/2022/07482)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Purton in Wiltshire
Purton is a prominent village and civil parish located in north Wiltshire, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Swindon's centre. The parish encompasses Purton Stoke, along with several hamlets, including Bentham, Hayes Knoll, Purton Common, Restrop, The Fox, and Widham, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,798 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Purton show an average sale price of £289,998, 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 a particularly low-crime area.
Purton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Purton, Lydiard Green, Lydiard Millicent. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Purton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.purtonparishcouncil.gov.uk. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Purton
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Purton. The average decision time was 59 days.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Purton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Purton were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 70% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- The Fox planning applications
- Widham planning applications
- Purton Common planning applications
- Restrop planning applications
- Common Platt planning applications
- Lydiard Millicent planning applications
- Roughmoor planning applications
- Lydiard Green 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.