Seend, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Seend, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Seend
Seend is a charming village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles southeast of Melksham in Wiltshire, England. It is positioned about 3.5 miles west of Devizes and 5.5 miles northeast of Trowbridge, encompassing the sub-village of Seend Cleeve and several hamlets, including Inmarsh, Martinslade, Seend Head, Sells Green, and The Stocks. This picturesque area could present various opportunities for planning applications due to its residential and rural characteristics.
Population: 1,123 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.seendparishcouncil.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 021I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Seend.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seend.
- 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 Seend based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Seend.
- - 5 Dial Close, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6NP
Erection of an orangery to the rear of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-22
View full details - - Three Ways. Spout Lane, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6PE
Alterations and extensions to existing dwellinghouse including creation of a first floor and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - SEEND VIEW, 22 SCHOOL ROAD, SEEND, MELKSHAM, SN12 6NJ
Silver Birch tree - Reduce by 30% and reshape. Conifer tree - Reduce by 1 metre and trim sides lightly.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - THREE WAYS, SPOUT LANE, SEEND, MELKSHAM, SN12 6PE
Lime tree (subject to TPO E/237) - through prune to gain 1m clearance from overhead cables Beech tree (NOT subject to TPO E/237) - through prune to gain 1m clearance from overhead cables
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Site 145 THE FORMER VICARAGE, HIGH STREET, SEEND, MELKSHAM, SN12 6NR
T1 - Horse Chestnut tree - remove 2 branches to gain 1m clearance from overhead cables T3 - Acacia tree - side prune back to main stem one overhanging branch to gain 2m clearance from overhead cables
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - CLIVE HOUSE, 13 DIAL CLOSE, SEEND, MELKSHAM, SN12 6NP
T1 Purple Cherry - Reduce by 1/2m to suitable pruning points, remove damaged limb. G2 Birch - Reduce by 3/4m to suitable pruning points to clear building and retain natural shape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 14 DIAL CLOSE, SEEND, MELKSHAM, SN12 6NP
T1 Whitebeam - Reduce by 3-4m to suitable pruning points. T2 Norway Maple - Reduce by 3-4m to suitable pruning points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Rowcroft Cottage, Spout Lane, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6PE
Certificate of Lawfulness in relation to the existing use of land at Rowcroft Cottage, Seend for the purpose of residential curtilage - Use Class C3
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 20 DIAL CLOSE, SEEND, MELKSHAM, SN12 6NP
T1 Silver Birch - Fell. T2 Gleditsia - Reduce by 2 meters & re shape. T3 Rowen - Recrown by 2 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - SEYMOUR LODGE, HIGH STREET, SEEND, MELKSHAM, SN12 6NY
T1 Birch, Dead work and Reduce by 2/3m T2 Poplar, Repollard at previous points G3 Cypress, fell to ground Dead tree and reduce to 5M AGL, at previous pruning points T4 Ash, fell due to signs of ash di
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-26
View full details - - SEEND PARK, HIGH STREET, SEEND, MELKSHAM, SN12 6NZ
T1 Lime x 2 - Crown raise to previous points. 4/5m from the ground to clear building, wall and neighbours garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 7 Dial Close, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6NP
Retrospective application for attached outbuilding to side of dwelling. Maximum height of the outbuilding being 2.5m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 16 Dial Close, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6NP
Replacement of a conservatory at the rear of the property with a garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - SQUIRRELS, SCHOOL ROAD, SEEND, MELKSHAM, SN12 6NJ
T1- Oak tree - 25% - 30% thin of crown Crown lift tips of branches to 12ft Reduce two limbs back from Bungalow between 2m - 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 2 DIAL CLOSE, SEEND, MELKSHAM, SN12 6NP
Silver Birch tree - Remove. Cypress tree near house - Remove. Cypress tree - Reduce height 3.5mtrs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Seend in Wiltshire
Seend is a charming village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles southeast of Melksham in Wiltshire, England. It is positioned about 3.5 miles west of Devizes and 5.5 miles northeast of Trowbridge, encompassing the sub-village of Seend Cleeve and several hamlets, including Inmarsh, Martinslade, Seend Head, Sells Green, and The Stocks. This picturesque area could present various opportunities for planning applications due to its residential and rural characteristics. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,123 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Seend a particularly low-crime area.
Seend has one conservation area within its boundaries: Seend. 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 Seend includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Seend Ironstone Quarry and Road Cutting SSSI. 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, Seend planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.seendparishcouncil.co.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 Seend
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Seend. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Seend.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Seend were tree works (10), full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Inmarsh planning applications
- Seend Cleeve planning applications
- Sells Green planning applications
- Redstocks planning applications
- Bulkington planning applications
- The Stocks planning applications
- Seend Head planning applications
- Poulshot planning applications
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