The Ridge, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Ridge, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About The Ridge
Corsham, a historic market town and civil parish in west Wiltshire, is strategically located at the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds, adjacent to the A4 national route. It is situated 28 miles southwest of Swindon, 20 miles east of Bristol, 8 miles northeast of Bath, and just 4 miles southwest of Chippenham, making it an accessible location for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £448,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Ridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Ridge.
- 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 Ridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near The Ridge.
- - Martins Transport, Linleys, Corsham, SN13 9PG
Discharge of condition 3 Step (iii) remedial works of planning application PL/2023/06302 (Demolition of existing building and erection of 6 dwellings and associated works)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 10 Linleys, Corsham, SN13 9PG
Repair and conversion of existing barn to form ancillary residential accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Ridge House, The Ridge, Corsham, SN13 9PL
Deconversion of three residential units to one house with one residential annex and rear ground floor extension. Replacement of windows and doors with minor remodelling of internal layout to create ne
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Ridge House, The Ridge, Corsham, SN13 9PL
Deconversion of three residential units to one house with one residential annex; ground floor extension to rear, replacement of windows and doors, minor remodelling of internal layout, upgrading of in
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Ridgefield Farm, Green Road, The Ridge, Corsham, SN13 9PW
Proposed extensions to existing Agricultural Dwelling House and ancillary works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of The Ridge in Wiltshire
Corsham, a historic market town and civil parish in west Wiltshire, is strategically located at the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds, adjacent to the A4 national route. It is situated 28 miles southwest of Swindon, 20 miles east of Bristol, 8 miles northeast of Bath, and just 4 miles southwest of Chippenham, making it an accessible location for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in The Ridge show an average sale price of £448,706, 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 Ridge a particularly low-crime area.
The Ridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Neston, Corsham. 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 Ridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Corsham Railway Cutting 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, The Ridge 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 The Ridge
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near The Ridge. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Ridge.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near The Ridge were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- The Linleys planning applications
- Monk's Park planning applications
- Chapel Knapp planning applications
- Gastard planning applications
- Neston planning applications
- Leafield planning applications
- West Hill planning applications
- Westrop planning applications
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- 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.