How long do planning decisions take near Seagry Heath?

The average planning decision time near Seagry Heath is 40 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Seagry Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Seagry Heath is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Seagry Heath?

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Seagry Heath, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Seagry Heath, Wiltshire.

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

About Seagry Heath

Great Somerford is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in Dauntsey Vale, Wiltshire, England, near the south bank of the River Avon. Located approximately 3.25 miles southeast of Malmesbury and 12 miles west of Swindon, the parish also encompasses the hamlet of Startley and the area known as Seagry Heath, making it a key location for planning applications in the region.

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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 009F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Seagry Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seagry Heath.

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 Seagry Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Seagry Heath.

- Church Farm, Lower Seagry, Chippenham, SN15 5EP
Discharge of condition 2 (External materials and finishes) of PL/2024/10810.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Church Farm, Lower Seagry, Chippenham, SN15 5EP
Discharge of condition 1 (Contamination) relating to application PL/2024/10810.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Church Farm, Lower Seagry, Chippenham, SN15 5EP
Conversion of Class Q into Full Planning Permission for one new self build dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-21
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A brief summary of Seagry Heath in Wiltshire

Property prices in Seagry Heath 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 Seagry Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Seagry Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Somerford. 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.

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Planning Activity in Seagry Heath

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Seagry Heath. The average decision time was 40 days.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Seagry Heath were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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