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In Shire counties like Wiltshire there are two tiers of local government (County Council and District Councils), and town and country planning functions are sub-divided between them. This applies to Forward Planning (the preparation of planning policy - which provides the basis for considering planning applications) and Development Control (the processing and determination of planning applications, and law enforcement action against development that does not comply with permissions)


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Wiltshire County Council are responsible for:

District Councils are responsible for:

  • District-wide Local Plans
  • Planning Applications covering: development for employment, recreation, leisure and shopping, house extensions / alterations

Planning Policy - Consultations on Now

Planning Policy - Closed Consultations

Planning Permission For Householders/Businesses

N.B. Planning permission for building extensions, conservatories, garages or a new house is granted by your local District Council. The District Councils also can advise householders and businesses on the need for planning permission.

Links to District Councils

Swindon Borough Council

Following Local Government Reorganisation in 1997, Swindon Borough has become a Unitary Authority, so Swindon Borough Council is now responsible for all strategic planning and development control functions within the Borough of Swindon.

Contact Details

Planning Applications

By Email

planningcontrol@wiltshire.gov.uk

By Telephone

01225 756595

By Fax

01225 713207

By Post

Planning Control
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JD

Planning Policy

By Email

mineralsandwastepolicy@wiltshire.gov.uk

By Telephone

01225 713429

By Fax

01225 713437

By Post

Minerals & Waste Policy Team
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JD

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