Walcot, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walcot, Wiltshire.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,394 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swindon
- Parliamentary constituency: Swindon South
- LSOA: Swindon 016A
Crime Statistics
496 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 195
- anti-social-behaviour: 102
- shoplifting: 41
- public-order: 36
- criminal-damage-arson: 34
- vehicle-crime: 23
- other-theft: 18
- burglary: 10
- drugs: 9
- other-crime: 8
- bicycle-theft: 7
- possession-of-weapons: 5
- theft-from-the-person: 5
- robbery: 3
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walcot.
- 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 Walcot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Walcot.
- - 69 Woodside Avenue Old Walcot Swindon SN3 1DU
Erection of two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 50 Upham Road Old Walcot Swindon SN3 1DN
Erection of proposed two storey side extension & front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 6 Thurlestone Road Old Walcot Swindon SN3 1EQ
Extension of single storey side/rear extension, garage roof height increase and new roof windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 210 Queens Drive Swindon SN3 1AL
Erection of a 3 bedroom dwelling with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 14 Parklands Road Old Walcot Swindon SN3 1EG
Erection of single storey rear/side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 110 Queens Drive Swindon SN3 1AN
Proposed single storey rear/side extension, garage conversion, front porch, cladding of property and outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 55 Raleigh Avenue Walcot Swindon SN3 3DX
Erection of a front porch and cladding (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 128 Lennox Drive Walcot Swindon SN3 3BD
Prior Approval Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 4.00m (from original rear wall), 2.80m (maximum height) and 2.50m (height to eaves).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Land At 1 Stuart Close Walcot Swindon SN3 3DR
Demolition of 2no. dwellings and erection of 3no. dwellings including associated hard and soft landscaping and amenities.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 28 Dudmore Road Old Walcot Swindon SN3 1AF
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 21 Bibury Road Old Walcot Swindon SN3 1DD
Erection of a two storey side/rear and single story rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Burger King Uk Limited Queens Drive Swindon SN3 1AW
Non-Material Amendment to previously approved Planning Application S/22/0575 - relating to alterations to approved materials.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - 7 Bibury Road Old Walcot Swindon SN3 1DD
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Walcot in Wiltshire
Walcot is a settlement located in Wiltshire, England.
Property prices in Walcot show an average sale price of £294,394, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Walcot area recorded 496 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.
Walcot has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Swindon Old Town, Swindon Devizes Road, Swindon Prospect Place. 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 Walcot includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Old Town Railway Cutting, Swindon SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Walcot 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 Walcot
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Walcot. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Walcot maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Walcot slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Walcot were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 47 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 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.