Upper Studley, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Studley, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Upper Studley
Trowbridge, the county town of Wiltshire, England, is located on the River Biss, near the Somerset border. It is approximately 8 miles southeast of Bath, 31 miles southwest of Swindon, and 20 miles southeast of Bristol, making it well-connected within the region. As of the 2021 census, Trowbridge had a population of 37,169, highlighting its significance as a local hub for development and planning opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,057 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 030B
Crime Statistics
123 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 48
- shoplifting: 29
- anti-social-behaviour: 22
- public-order: 6
- burglary: 5
- criminal-damage-arson: 5
- other-theft: 3
- drugs: 2
- other-crime: 2
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Studley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Studley.
- 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 Upper Studley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Upper Studley.
- - 24 Balmoral Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0JS
Loft conversion with dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Framfield, Church Lane, Trowbridge, BA14 0EH
Proposed Replacement Outbuilding & Timber Fencing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 24 Willow Grove, Trowbridge, BA14 0HA
Retrospective application for the erection of 1.8m close-boarded timber boundary fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 42 Spring Meadows, Trowbridge, BA14 0HD
Certificate of lawfulness for the use of a residential dwelling (C3) as a residential institution (C2) providing care for up to 2 children.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 5 Hazel Grove, Trowbridge, BA14 0JG
Single storey rear extension to replace conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 2 Church Lane, Trowbridge, BA14 0EH
Minor external alterations to include replacement fenestration and new French Doors to facilitate a garage conversion to residential garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 1 Walnut Grove, Trowbridge, Wilts, BA14 0HR
Two storey rear extension to provide an enlarged kitchen, downstairs bedroom and shower room and new bedroom to the first floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - THE CLARENDON COLLEGE, FROME ROAD, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 0DJ
Discharge of condition 3 of PL/2021/05523
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2021-11-23
View full details - - The Clarendon College Frome Road Trowbridge BA14 0DJ
Four classrooms (standalone building)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2021-05-25
View full details - - 5 Cedar Grove Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0HS
Prior Notification (Larger Home Extension) - Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2015-10-19
View full details - - The Clarendon College, Frome Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DJ
The installation of solar photovoltaic panels on the college roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2011-10-24
View full details - - The Clarendon College, Frome Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DJ
Retention of mobile classroom for a period of 5 years
Status: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2011-07-01
View full details - - The Clarendon College, Frome Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DJ
Replacement of existing windows and external doors to ADT Block within Clarendon College campus
Status: Permitted | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2011-05-18
View full details - - The Clarendon College, Frome Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DJ
Retention of single mobile unit without toilets no: 785(01)
Status: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2011-02-03
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A brief summary of Upper Studley in Wiltshire
Trowbridge, the county town of Wiltshire, England, is located on the River Biss, near the Somerset border. It is approximately 8 miles southeast of Bath, 31 miles southwest of Swindon, and 20 miles southeast of Bristol, making it well-connected within the region. As of the 2021 census, Trowbridge had a population of 37,169, highlighting its significance as a local hub for development and planning opportunities.
Property prices in Upper Studley show an average sale price of £294,057, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Upper Studley area recorded 123 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Upper Studley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trowbridge, Trowbridge, New Town. 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.
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Planning Activity in Upper Studley
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Upper Studley. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Upper Studley.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Upper Studley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Studley were full planning applications (39), tree works (13), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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