The Shoe, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Shoe, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About The Shoe
The Shoe is a hamlet located in the parish of North Wraxall, Wiltshire, situated at the intersection of the historic Fosse Way and the A420 road. Approximately 7 miles west of Chippenham and northeast of Bath, The Shoe derives its name from a former inn known as The Horse-shoe, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the area due to its strategic location and historical significance.
District: North Wraxall
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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 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Shoe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Shoe.
- 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 Shoe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near The Shoe.
- - GRASMOOR HOUSE, RICHARDS DRIVE, UPPER NORTH WRAXALL, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 7AZ
T1 Cherry - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Home Farm, Upper North Wraxall, Chippenham, SN14 7AG
Erection of Greenhouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - HIGH CROSS BARN, UPPER NORTH WRAXALL, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 7AG
T1 - Lime tree - 30% reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Highfield House, Richards Drive, Upper North Wraxall, Chippenham, SN14 7AZ
Single storey extension, internal and external alterations and associated external works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Home Farm, Upper North Wraxall, Chippenham, SN14 7AG
Extension and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Home Farm, Upper North Wraxall, Chippenham, SN14 7AG
Extension and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - HOME FARM BARN, RICHARDS DRIVE, UPPER NORTH WRAXALL, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 7AG
7 x Silver Birch trees - reduce by 25%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Bonds Wood Farm, North Wraxall, Chippenham, SN14 8FH
Erection of polytunnels and rainwater harvesting system to serve an existing agricultural enterprise
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of The Shoe in Wiltshire
The Shoe is a hamlet located in the parish of North Wraxall, Wiltshire, situated at the intersection of the historic Fosse Way and the A420 road. Approximately 7 miles west of Chippenham and northeast of Bath, The Shoe derives its name from a former inn known as The Horse-shoe, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the area due to its strategic location and historical significance. It sits within the North Wraxall district.
Property prices in The Shoe 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 The Shoe a particularly low-crime area.
The Shoe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Wraxall, Upper Wraxall. 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 Shoe includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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 Shoe 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 Shoe
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near The Shoe. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 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 Shoe.
The average decision time of 31 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 Shoe were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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