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PL/2026/04823 - Outline planning permission Submitted

Proposal

Outline planning application with all matters reserved except access from the A4/London Road for up to 600 dwellings, together with land for a local centre (Use Classes E and F), areas of open space and landscaping, and associated infrastructure. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Documents 98

Statements & assessments 75

PDF Utilities Assessment - Appendix A - Part 6 of 7 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Illustrative Landscape and Ecology Strategy Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 7 Landscape and Visual Effects Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Noise Assessment Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Archaeological Desk-based Assessment - Appendix 4 (Environmental Statement Technical Appendix D) Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Glossary Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 2 Site and Proposed Development Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Archaeological Desk-based Assessment - Appendix 7c (Environmental Statement Technical Appendix D) Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement Technical Appendix H - Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy - Part 3 of 6 - Appendix C Sheets 8-9 and Appendices D-E. Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Cover and Contents Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement Technical Appendix H - Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy - Part 4 of 6 - Appendices F-H Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Archaeological Desk-based Assessment - Appendix 5 (Environmental Statement Technical Appendix D) Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Archaeological Desk-based Assessment - Appendix 3 (Environmental Statement Technical Appendix D) Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Utilities Assessment - Appendix A - Part 4 of 7 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 8 Natural Heritage Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Design & Access Statement Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Transport Assessment - Part 5 of 8 - Environmental Statement Technical Appendix G Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Utilities Assessment - Appendix A - Part 1 of 7 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 12 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Statement of Community Engagement Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 6 Cultural Heritage Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 9 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Utilities Assessment - Appendix A - Part 3 of 7 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 1 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Technical Appendix B Competent Experts Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Utilities Assessment - Appendix A - Part 2 of 7 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment - Part 1 of 2 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Air Quality Assessment - Environmental Statement Technical Appendix C Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Archaeological Desk-based Assessment - Appendix 6b (Environmental Statement Technical Appendix D) Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 3 Environmental Issues and Methodology Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 11 Cumulative Effects Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Ecological Impact Assessment - Environmental Statement Technical Appendix F Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 7 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Energy and Sustainability Statement Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment - Part 2 of 2 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 5 Community and Social Effects Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Transport Assessment - Part 6 of 8 - Environmental Statement Technical Appendix G Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Transport Assessment - Part 1 of 8 - Environmental Statement Technical Appendix G Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Utilities Assessment - Appendix A - Part 5 of 7 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Archaeological Desk-based Assessment - Appendix 7a (Environmental Statement Technical Appendix D) Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Transport Assessment - Part 7 of 8 - Environmental Statement Technical Appendix G Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 10 Water Environment Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Transport Assessment - Part 8 of 8 - Environmental Statement Technical Appendix G Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Utilities Assessment - Appendix A - Part 7 of 7 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Non-Technical Summary Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 8 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 10 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement Technical Appendix H - Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy - Part 2 of 6 - Appendix C Sheets 5-7 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 3 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 2 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 4 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 1 Introduction Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement Technical Appendix H - Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy - Part 5 of 6 - Appendices I-M Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Lighting Assessment- Part 2 of 2 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Archaeological Desk-based Assessment - Appendix 6a (Environmental Statement Technical Appendix D) Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 11 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Planning Statement Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Transport Assessment - Part 3 of 8 - Environmental Statement Technical Appendix G Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Archaeological Desk-based Assessment (Environmental Statement Technical Appendix D) Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Lighting Assessment- Part 1 of 2 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 12 Summary Tables Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Contamination Assessment Statement Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 4 Air Quality Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Transport Assessment - Part 2 of 8 - Environmental Statement Technical Appendix G Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 13 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Utility Assessment Report Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement Technical Appendix H - Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy - Part 1 of 6 - Main Report Appendices A-B and Appendix C Sheets 1-4 Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Technical Appendix A Scoping Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Archaeological Desk-based Assessment - Appendix 7b (Environmental Statement Technical Appendix D) Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement Technical Appendix H - Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy - Part 6 of 6 - Appendices N-P Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - Environmental Statement Technical Appendix E Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Transport Assessment - Part 4 of 8 - Environmental Statement Technical Appendix G Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Environmental Statement - Chapter 9 Traffic and Transport Statements · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 6 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Tree Removal Plan - Sheet 5 of 13 Plan · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Wiltshire
Application type
Outline planning permission
Postcode
SN15 4HE
Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
3 Aug 2026
Ward
Chippenham Pewsham ED
Parish
Chippenham CP
Case officer
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Public comments

2comments received
2 neutral

Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Wiltshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#203 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

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