Westlea, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westlea, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westlea are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swindon
- Parliamentary constituency: Swindon South
- LSOA: Swindon 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westlea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westlea.
- 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 Westlea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Westlea.
- - 54 Woodchester Westlea Swindon SN5 7BQ
Conversion of detached garage into annexe and raising of the roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 1 The Quadrant Stonehill Green Swindon SN5 7DJ
Redevelopment of part of the car park to provide nine(9) dwellings (6no. 4b7p units, 2no. 3b6p units, 1no. 3b4p unit) with associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 1 The Quadrant Stonehill Green Swindon SN5 7DJ
Prior Approval Notification for the change of use from offices (class B1(a)) to dwelling houses (class C3) (100no. flats) - Variation of condition 2 (Waste and Recycling) from previous application S/P
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Chiseldon House Bentham Close Swindon
Discharge of Condition (3) Construction Management Plan from previous application S/PO2R/22/1270.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 54 Conisborough Toothill Swindon SN5 8ES
Erection of a two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 7 The Forum Westlea Swindon SN5 7DQ
Erection of single storey side extension and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 27 Moresby Close Westlea Swindon SN5 7BX
Erection of two storey rear extension (proposed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 39 Moresby Close Westlea Swindon SN5 7BX
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection on single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 57 Whittington Road Westlea Swindon SN5 7DF
Erection of a first floor rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Delta 1200 Welton Road Westlea Swindon
Discharge of Condition (3) Travel Plan from previous application S/23/1184 - Change of use of the ground floor of Delta 1200 from Class E (Offices) to Class F1 (Education).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 22 Whittington Road Westlea Swindon SN5 7DF
Erection of gazebo/sun shelter (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 20 Langstone Way Westlea Swindon SN5 7BU
Prior Approval Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 4.3m (from original rear wall), 3.7m (maximum height) and 2.5m (height to eaves).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Pagoda 1 Pagoda Park Westmead Swindon SN5 7UN
Display of 34no signs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 59 Conisborough Toothill Swindon SN5 8ET
Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) for the erection of a tree house in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-02-28
View full details - - 32 Conisborough Toothill Swindon SN5 8ES
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2021-04-28
View full details - - 63 Risingham Mead Westlea Swindon SN5 7AZ
Vendor consent for the erection of a single storey rear kitchen extension.
Status: Permitted | Council: Swindon | Date: 2021-03-09
View full details - - 80 Oakham Close Toothill Swindon SN5 8EB
Erection of a single storey front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2020-11-16
View full details - - 49 Conisborough Toothill Swindon SN5 8ES
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) for the conversion of garage into habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2020-04-02
View full details - - 63 Conisborough Toothill Swindon SN5 8ET
Erection of an attached garage and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2019-06-29
View full details - - 78 Conisborough Toothill Swindon SN5 8ET
Erection of a two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2018-04-27
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A brief summary of Westlea in Wiltshire
Westlea is a settlement located in Wiltshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westlea a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westlea 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 Westlea
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Westlea. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westlea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Westlea were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (12), advertising consent (5). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 43 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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