How long do planning decisions take near The Fox?

The average planning decision time near The Fox is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near The Fox?

The planning approval rate near The Fox is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Fox?

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

How can I track planning applications near The Fox?

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The Fox, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Fox, Wiltshire.

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About The Fox

Purton is a significant village and civil parish located in north Wiltshire, approximately 4 miles northwest of Swindon's city centre. The parish encompasses the village of Purton Stoke and several hamlets, including Bentham, Hayes Knoll, Purton Common, Restrop, The Fox, and Widham, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local development initiatives.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,394 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swindon
Parliamentary constituency: Swindon South
LSOA: Swindon 018A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Fox.

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 The Fox based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near The Fox.

- The Milk House, Church End, Purton, Swindon, Wilts, SN5 4EE
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on PL/2023/02931 - to allow for a change to make and model of replacement boiler
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-29
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- THE MILK HOUSE, CHURCH END, PURTON, SWINDON, SN5 4EE
Replacement of 3 windows to match the originals. Replacement of 4 windows on like for like basis
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-24
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- The Milk House, Church End, Purton, Swindon, Wilts, SN5 4EE
Replacement of old oil boiler (internal) with new model located externally.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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- The Milk House, Church End, Purton, Swindon, Wilts, SN5 4EE
Replacement of old oil boiler (internal) with new model located externally.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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- Mill Farm, 25 The Fox, Purton, SN5 4EF
Alterations To Include: Removal Of Chimney Stack, Formation Of Glazed Facade, New Window & Door Openings, And Internal Alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of The Fox in Wiltshire

Property prices in The Fox show an average sale price of £294,394, 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 The Fox a particularly low-crime area.

The Fox has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Purton, Lydiard Millicent. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 The Fox 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.

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Planning Activity in The Fox

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near The Fox. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 The Fox.

At 59 days on average, decisions near The Fox slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near The Fox were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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