Upper Wraxall, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Wraxall, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Upper Wraxall
Upper Wraxall is a hamlet within the civil parish of North Wraxall in Wiltshire, England, located approximately 6 miles west of Chippenham along the A420 road. The parish also encompasses the village of Ford and the hamlets of Mountain Bower and The Shoe, with a total population of 372 recorded in the 2021 census. This quaint area may present various planning application opportunities for developers and residents alike.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Wraxall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Wraxall.
- 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 Wraxall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Upper Wraxall.
- - 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 Upper Wraxall in Wiltshire
Upper Wraxall is a hamlet within the civil parish of North Wraxall in Wiltshire, England, located approximately 6 miles west of Chippenham along the A420 road. The parish also encompasses the village of Ford and the hamlets of Mountain Bower and The Shoe, with a total population of 372 recorded in the 2021 census. This quaint area may present various planning application opportunities for developers and residents alike.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Wraxall a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Wraxall 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 Upper Wraxall 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, Upper Wraxall 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 Upper Wraxall
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Upper Wraxall. 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 Upper Wraxall.
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 Upper Wraxall 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- The Shoe planning applications
- Mountain Bower planning applications
- North Wraxall planning applications
- West Kington Wick planning applications
- West Kington planning applications
- East End planning applications
- Colerne planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.