49, 51 & 53 (Rowden Hill House), Rowden Hill, Chippenham, SN15 2AN Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Full: Redevelopment and renovation of the existing site and buildings, including changes of use and alterations, to create within the retained buildings: 1no. detached dwelling (no.51 Rowden Hill); 5no. flats (no.53 Rowden Hill – ‘Rowden Hill House’); a terrace of 4no. dwellings (no.49 Rowden Hill). The erection of 1no. self-build detached dwelling. A new one-way access road, parking areas and footpaths; external landscaping and associated works; installation of photovoltaics and air source heat pumps; site drainage features. Outline: Erection of 6 detached self-build dwellings. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 15 Sept 2026; it is now day 348.
Documents 131
Statements & assessments 22
Plans & drawings 87
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 9
Other documents 12
Site constraints 4
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Decision outlook
Day 348, past the statutory target. 66% of full applications in Wiltshire are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Nov 2026.
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Public comments
11% object · below the UK average of 74%
Last counted 7 Nov 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 15 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
7 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
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The consultation period closed on 15 Sept 2026.