Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Royal Wootton Bassett are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Royal Wootton Bassett
Royal Wootton Bassett, a market town in Wiltshire, England, has a population of 13,570 as of the 2021 Census. Located just 6 miles west of Swindon and 10 miles northeast of Calne, it offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications.
Population: 13,571 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: https://www.royalwoottonbassett.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: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Swindon 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Royal Wootton Bassett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Royal Wootton Bassett.
- 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 Royal Wootton Bassett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Royal Wootton Bassett.
- - Tinkers Lane Surgery, Tinkers Field, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AT
Replacement of a failing glazed lean-to structure with a solid brick-and-tile extension (in the same footprint and built to the same height) at front of surgery.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 51A HIGH STREET, ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT, SWINDON, SN4 7AQ
T1 Sycamore - Crown Reduction & Pollard‑Style Prune (40%).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Bramble Cottage, 26 Coxstalls, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AW
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - WILTSHIRE POLICE, LIME KILN, ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT, SWINDON, SN4 7JJ
T21 Sycamore - Reduce the crown by up to 4 metres (removing regrowth from an old pollard).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 39 Glebe Road, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7DU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 15 VICTORY ROW, ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT, SWINDON, SN4 7BE
T1 Laurel - Reduce to 10ft in height. T2 Beech - Pollard below previous pollard points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 117, High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of PL/2025/08061
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Flag Pole, High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AF
Application to put up Progress Pride Flag on existing flagpole from 1st June 2026 to 30th June 2026
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land Adjacent 54 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AQ
Demolish existing concrete pre-fab garage and erect a concrete block garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 13 Downs View, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 8AD
External Vertical Wheelchair lift and access works from public path to property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 8 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AA
Replacement Windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 8 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AA
Replacement Windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Flat 1, 43-44 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AF
Conversion of existing single 4 bedroom dwelling to form 2no. separate 2 bedroom maisonettes.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Flat 1, 43-44 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AF
Conversion of existing single 4 bedroom dwelling to form 2no. separate 2 bedroom maisonettes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 33 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AF
The further conversion of the domestic accommodation and associated storage in the upper floors of 33 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, to self-contained apartments.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 178 & 179 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7BZ
Part demolition of the boundary wall adjacent the main highway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 178 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts, SN4 7BZ
Variation of condition 2 of PL/2022/03432 - Inclusion of windows to improve daylight into the lounge. Aligning ground floor front elevation with upper floor to increase useable lounge space. Enclosing
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - SHOPPING CENTRE, BOROUGH FIELDS, ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT, SWINDON, SN4 7AX
5 x Conifer trees - crown raise and crown reduce and balance and shape
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 13 Miltons Way, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7DD
Proposed Loft Conversion With Hip To Gable And Proposed Rear Dormer
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - 111A High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wilts, SN4 7AU
Installation of 3 no. uPVC windows to first floor office at front of the property to replace existing rotting timber framed windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire
Royal Wootton Bassett, a market town in Wiltshire, England, has a population of 13,570 as of the 2021 Census. Located just 6 miles west of Swindon and 10 miles northeast of Calne, it offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 13,571 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Royal Wootton Bassett 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 Royal Wootton Bassett a particularly low-crime area.
Royal Wootton Bassett has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wootton Bassett. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Royal Wootton Bassett planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.royalwoottonbassett.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 Royal Wootton Bassett
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Royal Wootton Bassett. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Royal Wootton Bassett.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Royal Wootton Bassett were full planning applications (24), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (3). 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, 9 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
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