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Planning in Box

Approved
83%
52 of 60 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Box in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,363 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

The area around Box has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Box 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.boxparish.org.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Box, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Box. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), tree works (20), discharge of conditions (7).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Box?
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Box. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Box?
The average planning decision time near Box is 63 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 Box?
The planning approval rate near Box is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Box?
The most common type of planning application near Box is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Box?
You can search and track planning applications near Box on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.