Wroughton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wroughton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wroughton are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wroughton
Wroughton is a substantial village and civil parish located in northeast Wiltshire, within the Borough of Swindon. Situated along the A4361, which connects Swindon to Avebury, the village is approximately 3.2 miles south of Swindon town centre and lies adjacent to the M4 motorway. Nestled at the edge of the Marlborough Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wroughton is also conveniently close to the historic town of Marlborough, 11 miles to the south, and the World Heritage Site of Avebury, just 7 miles away, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
Population: 8,229 (2021)
District: Swindon
Website: http://www.wroughton.gov.uk/
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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 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wroughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wroughton.
- 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 Wroughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Wroughton.
- - 90 And 92 Priors Hill Wroughton Swindon SN4 0RW
Demolition of existing garages and replacement of garages and store and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - S/LBC/26/0797 · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - Seymours Mill 52 Perrys Lane Wroughton Swindon SN4 9AP
Loft conversion, new staircase, new dormers & velux.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-23 - - Seymours Mill 52 Perrys Lane Wroughton Swindon SN4 9AP
Loft conversion, new staircase, new dormers & velux.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - S/LBC/26/0582 · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 21 May 2026 - Woodham House West Bakers Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 0RP
Replacement of existing conservatory roof with lightweight insulated modern roofing material, retaining two glazed roof lights for natural light (retrospective application).
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 13 Weirside Avenue Wroughton Swindon SN4 9AL
Erection new building at the bottom of the garden for a golf simulator to be fitted inside.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - S/HOU/26/0624 · Received: Fri 15 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 15 May 2026 - 13 Weirside Avenue Wroughton Swindon SN4 9AL
Erection new building at the bottom of the garden for a golf simulator to be fitted inside.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-15 - S/HOU/26/0608 · Received: Wed 13 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 13 May 2026 - 36 Wharf Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 9LB
Erection of first floor side and front extension to include the raising of the roof height and front dormer window, single storey rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable space, and associa
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-13 - - Woodham House West Bakers Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 0RP
Replacement of existing conservatory roof with lightweight insulated modern roofing material, retaining two glazed roof lights for natural light (retrospective application).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Withybank Bakers Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 0RP
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Former Co-op And Land Adjacent 9-10 High Street Wroughton Swindon SN4 9JX
Demolition and erection of 12. No Flats (class C3) and two commercial units (Class E) and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Woodham House East Bakers Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 0RP
Repair and restoration of the chimney stack on Woodham House East. Render repair as it is failing and reinstatement of chimney pots.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 25 Nursery Close Wroughton Swindon SN4 9DR
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for a loft conversion, a rear roof dormer and rear roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 17 Nursery Close Wroughton Swindon SN4 9DR
Proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 6 Markham Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 9JT
Erection of two storey rear extension, single storey rear extension and detached garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Elm Rise Greens Lane Wroughton Swindon SN4 0RJ
Works to the frontage of Elm Rise Cladding: Removal of Red concrete tiles (some broken) and replacement with Hardie plank weather board in Grey Slate. Including brick wall area to left of front door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 10 Nursery Close Wroughton Swindon SN4 9DR
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a single storey extension on the rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 45 Devizes Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 0SA
Retention of 2no. digital screens.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 22 Wainwright Mews Wroughton Swindon SN4 9BG
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a rear dormer window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 31 Marlborough Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 0RX
Works to Tree within Conservation area.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Land To The West Of Former Electricity Sub Station Langton Park Wroughton Swindon
Variation of Legal Agreement: request for agreement under S106 to change the tenure of the affordable housing provision dated 1st December 2022 for Outline Planning Permission S/OUT/21/1634.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-07
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A brief summary of Wroughton in Wiltshire
Wroughton is a substantial village and civil parish located in northeast Wiltshire, within the Borough of Swindon. Situated along the A4361, which connects Swindon to Avebury, the village is approximately 3.2 miles south of Swindon town centre and lies adjacent to the M4 motorway. Nestled at the edge of the Marlborough Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wroughton is also conveniently close to the historic town of Marlborough, 11 miles to the south, and the World Heritage Site of Avebury, just 7 miles away, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,229 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swindon district.
Property prices in Wroughton 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 Wroughton a particularly low-crime area.
Wroughton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wroughton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Wroughton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clout's Wood SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Wroughton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wroughton.gov.uk/. 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 Wroughton
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Wroughton. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wroughton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wroughton were full planning applications (25), outline applications (5), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 51% 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, 41 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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