Box, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Box, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Box are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Box
Box is a sizeable village and civil parish located in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles west of Corsham and 5 miles northeast of Bath. The parish encompasses several communities, including Ashley, Box Hill, and Rudloe, the latter of which has transitioned from a hamlet to a housing estate. Positioned within the eastern part of the Avon Green Belt, Box offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a key area for planning applications related to residential and community development.
Population: 4,363 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.boxparish.org.uk/
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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: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Box.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Box.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
173 planning applications found near Box.
- - Vernal Orchard, London Road, Box, Corsham, SN13 8NA
Extension to dwelling by adding one storey; rebuilding conservatory, and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 6 VALENS TERRACE, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8NT
1. Tulip tree approx’ (@) 16meters (m), central specimen in rear garden - Reduce (by no more than @3m) & reshape to contain size, thin out canopy by way of removal of selected tertiary branches throug
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 1 High Street, Box, Corsham, SN13 8NB
Erection of dormer window to the rear aspect, single storey ground floor rear extension. Formation of Parking space with garden room below.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - FERN LEA, DEVIZES ROAD, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8EF
2 x Lawson Cypress trees – overall reduction by 30% and shape Hazel bush – reduce by 1m-2m Cypress tree (in Lyndale garden) – remove/cut back to boundary overhanging limbs Spruce tree (in Lyndale gard
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 6 Market Place, Box, Corsham, SN13 8NZ
A 2M x 2M garden room, at the top end of the garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Hillview, Chapel Lane, Box, Corsham, SN13 8NU
Raised platform to rear, privacy screen and guarding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 9 VALENS TERRACE, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8NT
T1 Sycamore - Dismantle/fell entire tree. T2 Ash tree - Dismantle/fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Byefields, Henley Lane, Box, Corsham, SN13 8EL
Replacement of existing garage with new garage and artist studio, and associated ground remodelling and landscaping to improve access to main house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - TAURENE, THE LEY, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8EW
Conifer tree - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 5 Mead Villas, High Street, Box, Corsham, SN13 8NJ
Garage conversion, provision of a storage shed, and general landscaping works to rear garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Littlebrook House, 12 The Brownings, Box, Corsham, SN13 8HP
Replace one existing window at the front of the house with a larger window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - J PRICE BATH LTD, QUARRY HILL, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8LH
G1 - 3 Ash 1 Sycamore - Fell. G2 - Ash and Goat Willow - Fell. G3 - 2 Ash - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 13 QUEENS SQUARE, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8EA
G1 Ash/Pine/Silver Birch - Fell.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 2 PYE CORNER, DEVIZES ROAD, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8ED
T1 Chestnut - Fell. T2 Ash - Fell. T3 Ash - Fell. T4 Hazels along boundary - Coppice.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Hillview, Chapel Lane, Box, Corsham, SN13 8NU
Rear extension, flat roofed, 4m out from rear wall of house
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Villa Rose, London Road, Box, Corsham, SN13 8LY
Proposed part single, part two storey rear extension, floor plan redesign and all associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - J Price Bath Ltd, Quarry Hill, Box, Corsham, SN13 8LH
Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Management Statement) and 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)) and partial discharge of condition 13 (Scheme of Remediation) relating to applic
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Flat 1 & 2, Springfield House, Church Lane, Box, Corsham, SN13 8NW
To combine Flat 1 & Flat 2, by providing an accessible doorway in the existing internal partition wall, currently separating the two flats. Additionally, ‘block off’ existing current entrance doorway
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Flat 1 & 2, Springfield House, Church Lane, Box, Corsham, SN13 8NW
To combine Flat 1 & Flat 2, by providing an accessible doorway in the existing internal partition wall, currently separating the two flats. Additionally, ‘block off’ existing current entrance doorway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - LOWER LEAZE, BATH ROAD, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8DU
T1 Walnut tree - Dismantle/fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-24
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A brief summary of Box in Wiltshire
Box is a sizeable village and civil parish located in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles west of Corsham and 5 miles northeast of Bath. The parish encompasses several communities, including Ashley, Box Hill, and Rudloe, the latter of which has transitioned from a hamlet to a housing estate. Positioned within the eastern part of the Avon Green Belt, Box offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a key area for planning applications related to residential and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,363 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Box 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 a particularly low-crime area.
Box has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Middlehill, Ashley, Ditteridge, Box. 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 Box includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Box Mine SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 1 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 planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.boxparish.org.uk/. 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
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Box. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Box slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Box were full planning applications (30), tree works (17), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ashley planning applications
- Middlehill planning applications
- Henley planning applications
- Ditteridge planning applications
- Kingsdown planning applications
- Blue Vein planning applications
- Box Hill planning applications
- Chapel Plaister planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.