How long do planning decisions take near Ballard's Ash?

The average planning decision time near Ballard's Ash is 80 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 Ballard's Ash?

The planning approval rate near Ballard's Ash is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ballard's Ash?

The most common type of planning application near Ballard's Ash is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ballard's Ash?

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Ballard's Ash, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ballard's Ash, Wiltshire.

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About Ballard's Ash

Ballard's Ash is a quaint hamlet located in north Wiltshire, within the parish of Lydiard Tregoze. Situated just north of Royal Wootton Bassett, it is easily accessible via the B4042 road, which connects to Brinkworth and Malmesbury, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.

District: Lydiard Tregoze

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £309,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swindon
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Swindon 025C

Crime Statistics

20 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 5
violent-crime: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 4
possession-of-weapons: 2
public-order: 2
other-theft: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ballard's Ash.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ballard's Ash.

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 Ballard's Ash based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ballard's Ash.

- Gerard Buxton Sports Ground, Brinkworth Road, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 8DS
Vary Condition 2 on PL/2024/07034 - Full planning application for the erection of padel courts, canopies, and associated customer kiosk, with associated areas of hardstanding, means of enclosure, ligh
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-20
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- Land to the north west of Gerard Buxton Sports Ground, Brinkworth Road, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 8DS
The proposed development is to develop the currently arable land into grass playing surface for hosting of youth football, and to join the new land to the existing RWBSA sports ground.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-02
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A brief summary of Ballard's Ash in Wiltshire

Property prices in Ballard's Ash show an average sale price of £309,130, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 20 crimes reported in the Ballard's Ash area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ballard's Ash has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wootton Bassett. 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 Ballard's Ash includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Restrop Farm and Brockhurst Wood SSSI; 11 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 Ballard's Ash

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Ballard's Ash. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Ballard's Ash.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Ballard's Ash were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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