How long do planning decisions take near Atworth?

The average planning decision time near Atworth is 93 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 Atworth?

The planning approval rate near Atworth is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Atworth?

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Atworth, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Atworth, Wiltshire.

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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.

Population: 1,293 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

Website: http://atworth.org/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £307,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
LSOA: Wiltshire 020B

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

criminal-damage-arson: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Atworth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Atworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Atworth.

- 66 CORONATION ROAD, ATWORTH, MELKSHAM, SN12 8HU
Cotoneaster - Remove to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-29
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- 75a Bradford Road, Atworth, Melksham, SN12 8HY
Class MA - Conversion of 3 storey stone built commercial building in to 3 bedroom house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-08
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- 77 Bradford Road, Atworth, Melksham, SN12 8HY
Rear Ground Floor Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-28
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A brief summary of Atworth in Wiltshire

Property prices in Atworth show an average sale price of £307,330, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Atworth is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Atworth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Broughton Gifford, Atworth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Atworth 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Atworth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://atworth.org/. 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.

Planning Activity in Atworth

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Atworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Atworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Atworth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Atworth were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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