How long do planning decisions take near Allington Bar?

The average planning decision time near Allington Bar is 74 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Allington Bar?

The planning approval rate near Allington Bar is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Allington Bar?

The most common type of planning application near Allington Bar is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Allington Bar?

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Allington Bar, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Allington Bar, Wiltshire.

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About Allington Bar

Allington is a hamlet located in north Wiltshire, England, situated just 2 miles northwest of Chippenham's town centre and approximately 0.3 miles north of the A420 road leading to Bristol. This proximity to Chippenham, a market town, makes Allington a relevant area for planning applications, particularly for developments that may impact the local community and infrastructure.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £361,740 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
LSOA: Wiltshire 017E

Crime Statistics

37 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 18
anti-social-behaviour: 11
other-theft: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 2
drugs: 1
public-order: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Allington Bar.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Allington Bar.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Allington Bar based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Allington Bar.

- Beaufort Building, Bristol Road, Allington, Chippenham, SN14 6NA
Demolition of existing storage sheds and erection of new storage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-20
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A brief summary of Allington Bar in Wiltshire

Property prices in Allington Bar show an average sale price of £361,740, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Allington Bar area recorded 37 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Allington Bar has one conservation area within its boundaries: Allington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Allington Bar includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Allington Bar

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Allington Bar. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Allington Bar.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Allington Bar were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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