How long do planning decisions take near Thornhill?

The average planning decision time near Thornhill is 42 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thornhill?

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

How can I track planning applications near Thornhill?

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Thornhill, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thornhill, Wiltshire.

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Planning applications in Thornhill are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Thornhill

Thornhill, located within the civil parish of Broad Town in Wiltshire, England, is a small hamlet situated approximately 3 miles southeast of Royal Wootton Bassett and 6 miles southwest of Swindon. The parish, which also encompasses the farming hamlet of Cotmarsh, had a population of 588 according to the 2021 census. This rural setting may be of interest for planning applications, particularly for those related to community development and agricultural initiatives.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £985,000 (based on 1 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swindon
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Swindon 025H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thornhill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thornhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Thornhill in Wiltshire

Property prices in Thornhill show an average sale price of £985,000, based on 1 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thornhill a particularly low-crime area.

Thornhill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Clyffe Pypard. 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 Thornhill includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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 Thornhill

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Thornhill. The average decision time was 42 days.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Thornhill were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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