How long do planning decisions take near Berryfield?

The average planning decision time near Berryfield is 103 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 Berryfield?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Berryfield?

The most common type of planning application near Berryfield is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Berryfield?

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Berryfield, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Berryfield, Wiltshire.

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About Berryfield

Berryfield is a quaint village located just south of Melksham in Wiltshire, England, bordered by the A350 road and approximately 500 metres of farmland. It is part of the civil parish of Melksham Without and is situated around 0.6 miles from the Bristol Avon. Despite its proximity to Melksham, Berryfield maintains its distinct community identity, making it a unique area for planning applications and development considerations.

District: Melksham Without

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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 022C

Crime Statistics

36 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 11
violent-crime: 11
public-order: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 3
other-crime: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
burglary: 1
drugs: 1
other-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Berryfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Berryfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Berryfield.

- Land North of Boundary Farm, Berryfield Lane, Melksham, SN12 6EF
Discharge of conditions 3 (Ecological enhancements), 4 (Archaeological investigations), 5 (Drainage strategy) and 6 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of Planning Application PL/2025/06704
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-06
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- Land North of Boundary Farm, Berryfield Lane, Melksham, SN12 6EF
Proposed Creation of Private Lake & Associated Landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 603 Berryfield Lane, Melksham, SN12 6EF
Reduction in size of proposed entrance porch and removal of wc to be replaced with cupboard (Non material amendment to PL/2023/09370)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Berryfield in Wiltshire

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

The Berryfield area recorded 36 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.

Berryfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Melksham. 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.

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Planning Activity in Berryfield

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Berryfield. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 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 Berryfield.

With an average of 103 days, decisions near Berryfield 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 Berryfield were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). 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 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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