Southpoint Business Park (Plot 100) , A350 West Cepen Way / N4528, Chippenham, SN15 2NU Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/01431 - Full planning permission Under Consultation

Proposal

Erection of health, fitness and racquets club, including three outdoor tennis courts within an enclosed air dome structure, three outdoor padel courts enclosed within canopies, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, outdoor multi use court, outdoor battle box exercise facility, external spa garden, child activity area, lounge facilities including a business hub and terrace, together with ancillary facilities, car parking, servicing, landscaping and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Mar 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 53

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Important details

Council
Wiltshire
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
SN15 2NU
Received
18 Mar 2026
Validated
18 Mar 2026
Ward
Chippenham Lowden & Rowden ED
Parish
Chippenham CP
Case officer
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Target decision
17 Jun 2026
Wiltshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#203 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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