Seend Cleeve, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Seend Cleeve, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Seend Cleeve are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Seend Cleeve
Seend Cleeve is a sizable hamlet located just west of Seend in Wiltshire, England, approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) southeast of Melksham. This quaint sub-village offers a unique setting for planning applications, with its close proximity to larger urban areas while maintaining a rural charm.
District: Seend
Website: http://www.seendparishcouncil.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Seend Cleeve.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seend Cleeve.
- 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 Cleeve based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Seend Cleeve.
- - The Stables, Cleeve House, Trowbridge Road, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6PG
To install a sewage treatment plant as currently the house is connected to a septic tank which is failing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Valley View, Trowbridge Road, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6PG
Discharge of Condition 6(i) (Landscaping) of PL/2023/07372 - Erection of self build dwelling and associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Bell Cottage, Trowbridge Road, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6PG
Replacement of door and windows to ancillary outbuilding with the installation of floor finish and internal insulation to ceiling and wall areas
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Bell Cottage, Trowbridge Road, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6PG
Replacement of door and windows to ancillary outbuilding with the installation of floor finish and internal insulation to ceiling and wall areas
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-05
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A brief summary of Seend Cleeve in Wiltshire
Seend Cleeve is a sizable hamlet located just west of Seend in Wiltshire, England, approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) southeast of Melksham. This quaint sub-village offers a unique setting for planning applications, with its close proximity to larger urban areas while maintaining a rural charm. It sits within the Seend district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Seend Cleeve a particularly low-crime area.
Seend Cleeve 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 Cleeve includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Seend Ironstone Quarry and Road Cutting SSSI, Seend Cleeve Quarry 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 Cleeve 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 Cleeve
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Seend Cleeve. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Seend Cleeve.
The average decision time of 35 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 Cleeve were tree works (8), full planning applications (7), 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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