Box Hill, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Box Hill, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Box Hill are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Box Hill
Box Hill is a quaint village in Wiltshire, England, renowned for its scenic location overlooking Brunel's iconic Box Tunnel. Situated along the A4 road, it lies just northeast of Box village and approximately 2 miles west of Corsham, making it an appealing area for planning applications due to its proximity to Bath, located about 6 miles to the southwest.
District: Box
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £392,081 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 018F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Box Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Box Hill.
- 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 Box Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Box Hill.
- - 2 Laura Place, Box Hill, Corsham, SN13 8HL
Proposed Cladding and Replacement Windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Amberwell House, Beech House, Box Hill, Corsham, SN13 8EU
Proposed car port
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - AMBERWELL HOUSE, BEECH ROAD, BOX HILL, CORSHAM, SN13 8EU
Conversion of out building into annex
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 5 The Tynings, Box Hill, Corsham, SN13 8HQ
The erection of a single storey rear/side extension, installation of a driveway, and insertion of conservation roof lights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 5 The Tynings, Box Hill, Corsham, SN13 8HQ
Erection of a Garden Building within the Curtilage of the Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 3 BOXFIELDS, HAWTHORN, CORSHAM, SN13 0NR
Demolish existing concrete block garage and replace with timber frame
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Box Hill in Wiltshire
Box Hill is a quaint village in Wiltshire, England, renowned for its scenic location overlooking Brunel's iconic Box Tunnel. Situated along the A4 road, it lies just northeast of Box village and approximately 2 miles west of Corsham, making it an appealing area for planning applications due to its proximity to Bath, located about 6 miles to the southwest. It sits within the Box district.
Property prices in Box Hill show an average sale price of £392,081, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Box Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Box Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Box. 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 Box Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Box Mine SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bath & Bradford on Avon Bats. 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, Box Hill 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.
Planning Activity in Box Hill
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Box Hill. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Box Hill.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Box Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Box Hill were full planning applications (12), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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