Restrop, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Restrop, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Restrop
Restrop is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Purton in north Wiltshire, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Swindon's centre. The parish encompasses the larger village of Purton, alongside Purton Stoke and several other hamlets, including Bentham, Hayes Knoll, Purton Common, The Fox, and Widham, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications.
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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 Restrop.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Restrop.
- 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 Restrop based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Restrop.
- - Bagbury Green Farmhouse, Bagbury Lane, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4LX
Change of Use from stable block to form ancillary annexe accommodation (class C3) and associated works. (Previous consent PL/2024/03557 implemented)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Johannes Close, Lydiard Green, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, SN5 3LP
Proposed demolition of existing garages and erection of single-storey side and rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 30 The Beeches, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, SN5 3LT
Proposed Single Storey Rear, Kitchen Side & Garage Side Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Land to the rear of 11 Lydiard Green, Lydiard Millicent, SN5 3LP
Change of use of land for keeping of sheep (which are not livestock) and the erection of a timber shed to provide a combined shelter/feed and bedding stores.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Bagbury Green Farmhouse, Bagbury Lane, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4LX
Erection of a stable block and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 9 Lydiard Green, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, SN5 3LP
2 Storey Extension and Garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Lydiard House Farm, Lydiard Green, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, SN5 3LW
Proposed alterations to the external appearance
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Restrop in Wiltshire
Restrop is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Purton in north Wiltshire, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Swindon's centre. The parish encompasses the larger village of Purton, alongside Purton Stoke and several other hamlets, including Bentham, Hayes Knoll, Purton Common, The Fox, and Widham, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Restrop 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 Restrop a particularly low-crime area.
Restrop 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Restrop includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Restrop Farm and Brockhurst Wood SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Restrop planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Restrop
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Restrop. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Restrop may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Restrop were full planning applications (15), tree works (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lydiard Green planning applications
- Lydiard Millicent planning applications
- Purton planning applications
- Greatfield planning applications
- Purton Common planning applications
- Hook Street planning applications
- Widham planning applications
- Hook 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.