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Planning in Wanborough

Approved
87%
33 of 35 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wanborough in the last 24 months, from Swindon Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Wanborough

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About Wanborough

Wanborough is a significant village and civil parish located in the borough of Swindon, Wiltshire, approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Swindon town centre. The area is divided into Lower Wanborough, situated along the High Street, and Upper Wanborough, positioned on higher ground to the southwest. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Horpit and Foxhill, located 1.5 miles to the southeast, making it a diverse locality for potential development and planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,952 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swindon district.

Property prices in Wanborough show an average sale price of £289,998, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Wanborough has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wanborough 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wanborough.info/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wanborough, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Wanborough. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), tree works (7), outline applications (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wanborough?
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Wanborough. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wanborough?
The average planning decision time near Wanborough is 88 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Wanborough?
The planning approval rate near Wanborough is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wanborough?
The most common type of planning application near Wanborough is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wanborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Wanborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.