How long do planning decisions take near Wanborough?

The average planning decision time near Wanborough is 42 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 85%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wanborough?

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Wanborough, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wanborough, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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

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.

Population: 1,952 (2021)

District: Swindon

Website: http://www.wanborough.info/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,998 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wanborough.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wanborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Wanborough.

S/TWC/26/0733 · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - Hill Top Kite Hill Wanborough Swindon SN4 0DD
Works to trees within a Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-08
- Hill Top Kite Hill Wanborough Swindon SN4 0DD
Works to trees within a Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-08
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- 3 Church Road Wanborough Swindon SN4 0BZ
Discharge of Conditions (6) Archaeological Work (18) Bird & Bat Boxes (19) Surface Water Drainage Scheme (20) Surface Water Drainage Maintenance Scheme from previous application S/25/0427.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-25
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- Bushey House 37 Church Road Wanborough Swindon SN4 0BZ
Erection of a first floor extension and outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-12-29
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- 3 Church Road Wanborough Swindon SN4 0BZ
Discharge of conditions 19 (Surface Water Drainage) and 20 (Drainage Management Scheme) from previous application S/22/1817 for the erection of 1no dwelling, refurbishment of barn to form garage/annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-07-24
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- Parsonage Farm Ham Road Wanborough Swindon SN4 0DF
Change of use from agricultural grazing land to residential garden land.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Wanborough in Wiltshire

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

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

Wanborough has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Wanborough, Liddington, Upper Wanborough. 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 Wanborough includes 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.

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

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Wanborough. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wanborough maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

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 Wanborough were full planning applications (12), tree works (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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