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Planning in Atworth

Only 2 decisions near Atworth in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Atworth in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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About Atworth

Atworth is a village and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, positioned along the A365 road between Melksham and Box. It lies approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Melksham and 4 miles northeast of Bradford on Avon. The parish also includes the hamlet of Purlpit to the east and the nearby villages of Great Chalfield and Little Chalfield to the south, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,293 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Atworth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Atworth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Atworth has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Atworth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://atworth.org/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Atworth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Atworth.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Atworth?
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Atworth.
What types of planning applications are most common near Atworth?
The most common type of planning application near Atworth is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Atworth?
You can search and track planning applications near Atworth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.