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Planning in Wroughton

Approved
82%
42 of 45 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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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. 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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wroughton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wroughton has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wroughton 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.wroughton.gov.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wroughton, 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, 75 planning applications were submitted near Wroughton. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (26), tree works (6), outline applications (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wroughton?
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Wroughton. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wroughton?
The average planning decision time near Wroughton is 50 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 Wroughton?
The planning approval rate near Wroughton is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wroughton?
The most common type of planning application near Wroughton is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wroughton?
You can search and track planning applications near Wroughton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.