Elm Grove Farm, Drynham Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0PL Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/04297 - Approval of details reserved by a condition Approved

Proposal

Discharge of condition 3 (Phase 2 Arboricultural Method Statement) and 4 (Phase 3 Arboricultural Method Statement ) of - Demolition of existing buildings and structures and construction of 248 residential homes, playing pitches, allotments, areas of open space, upgrading of existing play area, sustainable drainage infrastructure, internal roads, paths and parking areas, landscaping and associated works, plant and infrastructure (Reserved Matters Application pursuant to - relating to appearance, landscape, layout and scale) (Amended Details) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jul 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Approved
4 Aug 2026

Approved on 4 Aug 2026 · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Wiltshire
Application type
Approval of details reserved by a condition
Postcode
BA14 0PL
Received
29 Jul 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Ward
Trowbridge Drynham ED
Parish
Trowbridge CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
4 Aug 2026
Decision
Approve
Decision date
4 Aug 2026

Public comments

1comment received
1 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