ORCHARD HOUSE, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/01512 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Willow - Pollard up to 4 metres Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
5 Mar 2026
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Approved
13 Apr 2026

Approved on 13 Apr 2026 · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Wiltshire
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
SN15 5JA
Received
5 Mar 2026
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Ward
Brinkworth ED
Parish
Great Somerford CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Apr 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision date
13 Apr 2026

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
T1 Large Ash tree is to be reduced to a structural pollard of approximately 6 metres in h…
PL/2023/08613
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
MULBERRY HOUSE, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
Fell Conifer tree.
PL/2025/08339
2025 Approved
JAYDAN HOUSE, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
T1 - Large Field Maple is to be crown raised by 2 metres.The remaining canopy is to be re…
PL/2025/06167
2025 Approved
SAYERS, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
G1 - Two Cypress trees are to be removed to ground level.
PL/2025/04650
2024 Approved
14 Frog Lane, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5JA
Conversion of double garage to granny grampy annex
PL/2024/09863
2024 Approved
SUNNYSIDE, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
Four Hazel trees - Cut back to boundary up to 6-8ft.
PL/2024/10571
2024 Approved
SOUTHVIEW, 10 FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE SN15 5JA
Ash tree - Reduce by one third.
PL/2024/10564
2024 Approved
MULBERRY HOUSE, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
T1 - Mulberry tree to be trimmed T2 - Cypress tree to be trimmed T3 - Hazel tree to be re…
PL/2024/08015
2024 Approved
The Hawthorns, Frog Lane, Great Somerford, Chippenham, SN15 5JA
Loft conversion
PL/2024/01566
2023 Approved
North of Brook Farm , Great Somerford SN15 5JA
Works to 1no. Ash tree to facilitate the instalment of security measures on a pipe bridge…
PL/2023/09695
2023 Approved
SUNNYSIDE, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
T1 - Poplar tree to be removed
PL/2023/07045
2023 Approved
CARLYON, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
T1 Silver Birch is to be reduced in height by 6 metres and laterals pruned by up to 1.8 m…
PL/2023/00451
2022 Approved
6 FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
2 x Silver Birch Trees (front and rear garden) Raise crown and thin branches Dead Apple T…
PL/2022/07260
2022 Approved
MULBERRY HOUSE, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
T1 - Mulberry tree - Reduce canopy by approximately one third.
PL/2022/05972
2022 Approved
THE OLD RECTORY, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
T1 T2 T3 Ash trees on verge of Park Lane - Fell due to Ash Die Back (ADB)
PL/2022/03562
2022 Approved
MULBERRY HOUSE, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
T1 - Leyland Cypress tree to be reduced on every side and top, approximately by one third…
PL/2022/03776
2021 Approved
SAYERS, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
Conversion of stable to enable its use for ancillary residential purposes, including as a…
PL/2021/06459
2022 Approved
THE RECTORY, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
T1 - Ash - Remove deadwood. H1 - Hazel hedge. Trim/reduce to p.points. G1 - Group of Appl…
PL/2022/00375
2021 Approved
THE OLD STATION HOUSE, FROG LANE, GREAT SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5JA
T1 Apple Tree - reduce below electricity cable T2 Scots Pine - reduce by 6m T3 Cypress He…
PL/2021/11284
2020 Approved
The Hawthorns Frog Lane Great Somerford SN15 5JA
Proposed single storey rear extension.
20/10341/FUL
2020 Approved
Brook Farm Frog Lane Great Somerford Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5JA
Creation of Grooms Accommodation.
20/05865/FUL
2016 Withdrawn
St Peter And St Pauls Church Great Somerford Wiltshire SN15 5JA
Fell 1 Multi-Stem Ash Tree
16/09150/TCA
2016 Withdrawn
The Old Rectory Frog Lane Great Somerford Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5JA
Fell Hemlock
16/08943/TCA
2016 Withdrawn
Mulberry House Frog Lane Great Somerford Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5JA
Fell 1 Plum Tree and Up to 1.5 Metre Reduction to Cypress Tree
16/06172/TCA
2016 Withdrawn
Brook Farm Frog Lane Great Somerford Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5JA
Fell 1 Leylandii
16/00827/TCA
2016 Approved
Old Rectory Cottage Frog Lane Great Somerford Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5JA
Proposed Single Storey Extension
16/00149/FUL
Wiltshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#203 of 296 councils
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Wiltshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #225 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
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Wiltshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #71 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #65 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #225 of 296
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #252 of 296
78%
Minor dwellings approved
339 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
48 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
160 decided
3,659
Total decisions
256 refused in the year to March 2026
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