Startley, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Startley, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Startley
Great Somerford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dauntsey Vale, Wiltshire, England, situated near the south bank of the River Avon. Approximately 3.25 miles southeast of Malmesbury and 12 miles west of Swindon, the parish encompasses the hamlet of Startley and the area known as Seagry Heath, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications.
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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 Startley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Startley.
- 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 Startley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Startley.
- - Braefel, Startley, Chippenham, SN15 5HG
Single-storey extensions and associated improvements; New detached garage/carport.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 The Laurels, Startley, Chippenham, SN15 5HF
New single storey rear extension, new windows, new timber gates and garden shed.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-22
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A brief summary of Startley in Wiltshire
Great Somerford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dauntsey Vale, Wiltshire, England, situated near the south bank of the River Avon. Approximately 3.25 miles southeast of Malmesbury and 12 miles west of Swindon, the parish encompasses the hamlet of Startley and the area known as Seagry Heath, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Startley 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 Startley a particularly low-crime area.
Startley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Rodbourne. 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 Startley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Startley 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 Startley
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Startley. 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 Startley were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Rodbourne Bottom planning applications
- Seagry Heath planning applications
- Rodbourne planning applications
- Upper Seagry planning applications
- Lower Seagry planning applications
- Great Somerford planning applications
- Little Somerford planning applications
- Corston 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.