Sutton Benger, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton Benger, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Sutton Benger
Sutton Benger is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Chippenham. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Draycot Cerne, making it a noteworthy area for those interested in planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 1,270 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.suttonbengerparishcouncil.gov.uk/
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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 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sutton Benger.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton Benger.
- 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 Sutton Benger based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Sutton Benger.
- - ROWANS, 58 HIGH STREET, SUTTON BENGER, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 4RL
T1 Himalayan Birch located in the corner of the garden is to be reduced all over by up to 1.5 metres. T2 Silver Birch located in the boundary is to be reduced to a monolith structure 4 metres above gr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 17 Whites Way, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4TX
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 7 MANOR FARM DRIVE, SUTTON BENGER, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 4RW
T1 Cherry tree - Reduce up to 2.5 metres; T2 Scots Pine - Crown raise up to 4 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 47 The Bell House Hotel, Bell House Hotel, High Street, Sutton Benger, SN15 4RH
Proposed internal and external alterations to hotel to include demolition of single storey toilets and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 47 The Bell House Hotel, Bell House Hotel, High Street, Sutton Benger, SN15 4RH
Proposed internal and external alterations to hotel to include demolition of single storey toilets and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - ELMETE, HIGH STREET, SUTTON BENGER, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 4RE
T1 Cherry & T2 Sycamore - Reduce by up to 1.5-2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Oakwood House, 1A Arms Gardens, Sutton Benger, SN15 4FF
Discharge of condition 6 (Materials) of PL/2024/05999
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 7 PARK LANE, SUTTON BENGER, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 4RN
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce in height by up to 4 metres and the remaining canopy reduce by up to 1 metre; T2 - Norway Maple - Pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Sutton Benger Village Hall, Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, SN15 4RH
Construction of an oak-framed gazebo (approx. 62m²) with open sides and a tiled roof (ridge height 4.14m), partly on the existing patio and partly on a 71m² extension, enclosed by an extended wooden f
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 6 PARK LANE, SUTTON BENGER, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 4RN
T1 T2 Remove 2 Conifer trees. T3 Ash tree 40% crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 11 MANOR FARM DRIVE, SUTTON BENGER, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 4RW
T1 Maple - Reduce vertically by 3.5 metres and laterally by 2 metres; T2 Indian Bean - Reduce laterally and vertically by 2 metres; T3 Hawthorn - Reduce laterally and vertically by 1.5 metres; T4 Purp
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Land at No.3, Chestnut Grove, Sutton Benger, SN15 4TP
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Construction Method Statement), 4 (Scheme of Hard and Soft Landscaping) and 8 (Kerb Drainage Details) of PL/2024/05999
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 50 High Street, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4RJ
Change of use of small lean-to office space into local cafe. Existing non-original lean to door to be replaced with new bespoke timber part glazed stable door.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 50 High Street, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4RJ
Change of use of small lean-to office space into local cafe. Existing non-original lean to door to be replaced with new bespoke timber part glazed stable door.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - LITTLE MANOR, 3 CHESTNUT ROAD, SUTTON BENGER, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 4RP
T1 - Cedar is to have the height reduced by up to 4 metres and the remaining lateral canopy reduced to retain tree like form.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 22 Whites Way, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4TX
Proposed Second floor alterations to create masterbedroom, partial garage conversion to gym and loft conversion to garage for home office.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Land at Sutton Lane, Sutton Lane, Sutton Benger, Wilts, SN15 4RR
Variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 13 of Appeal Decision APP/Y3940/W/21/3285458 (LPA ref: 20/03487/FUL) - Residential development of 21 dwellings with associated infrastructure, landsc
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Appletrees, 6 High Street, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4RD
Proposed two storey extension, internal alterations, replacement garage, shed and gates, relocated greenhouse, new fence, paving, air source heat pump and photovoltaic panels.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Appletrees, 6 High Street, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4RD
Proposed two storey extension, internal alterations, replacement garage, shed and gates, relocated greenhouse, new fence, paving, air source heat pump and photovoltaic panels.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 2 Church Piece, High Street, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4XA
Replacement of white softwood windows, one set of white softwood French doors, one white softwood back door, one white garage door and one grey softwood front door with white UPVC windows, white UPVC
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-08
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A brief summary of Sutton Benger in Wiltshire
Sutton Benger is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Chippenham. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Draycot Cerne, making it a noteworthy area for those interested in planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,270 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Sutton Benger 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 Sutton Benger a particularly low-crime area.
Sutton Benger has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sutton Benger. 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 Sutton Benger includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sutton Lane Meadows SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Sutton Benger planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.suttonbengerparishcouncil.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 Sutton Benger
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Sutton Benger. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Sutton Benger.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Sutton Benger slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sutton Benger were tree works (8), full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (3). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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