How long do planning decisions take near Bulkington?

The average planning decision time near Bulkington is 73 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bulkington?

The most common type of planning application near Bulkington is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bulkington?

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Bulkington, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bulkington, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bulkington are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bulkington

Bulkington is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 4.5 miles west of Devizes and southeast of Melksham. Its rural setting and proximity to these towns make it a relevant area for planning applications, particularly for developments that aim to integrate with the local community and infrastructure.

Population: 278 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

Website: http://www.bulkington.btck.co.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £355,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
LSOA: Wiltshire 025G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bulkington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bulkington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Bulkington.

- Brook House, 8 The Close, Bulkington, Devizes, SN10 1SR
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-25
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- Lawn Farm, Bulkington, Devizes, Wilts, SN10 1SL
Proposed agricultural building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Bulkington in Wiltshire

Property prices in Bulkington show an average sale price of £355,080, 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 Bulkington a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bulkington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bulkington.btck.co.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 Bulkington

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Bulkington. The average decision time was 73 days.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bulkington were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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