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Planning in The Fox

Only 7 decisions near The Fox in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Fox in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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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.

Property prices in The Fox show an average sale price of £289,998, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Fox area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes The Fox a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around The Fox has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Fox 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near The Fox, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near The Fox.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Fox?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near The Fox.
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?
You can search and track planning applications near The Fox on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.