How long do planning decisions take near Chapel Knapp?

The average planning decision time near Chapel Knapp is 43 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 Chapel Knapp?

The planning approval rate near Chapel Knapp is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chapel Knapp?

The most common type of planning application near Chapel Knapp is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Chapel Knapp, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chapel Knapp, Wiltshire.

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About Chapel Knapp

Corsham, a historic market town in west Wiltshire, is located on the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds, conveniently positioned just off the A4 national route. It lies 28 miles southwest of Swindon, 20 miles east of Bristol, 8 miles northeast of Bath, and 4 miles southwest of Chippenham, making it a strategically important area for planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
LSOA: Wiltshire 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chapel Knapp.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Chapel Knapp based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Chapel Knapp.

- The Old Quarry, Velley Hill, Gastard, Corsham, SN13 9PU
Discharge of Condition 3 (Bat and bird box details) of PL/2025/08930.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-21
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- The Old Quarry, Velley Hill, Gastard, Corsham, SN13 9PU
Discharge of condition 3 (Bat and Bird Boxes) relating to application PL/2025/08930.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 7 Silver Street, Gastard, Corsham, SN13 9PY
Change of use from a holiday let to a beauty/massage salon
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 13 The Close, Gastard, Corsham, SN13 9PX
Stationing of a mobile home within the residential curtilage of a dwellinghouse, for purposes ancillary to the main use of the host dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-15
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- 11 The Close, Gastard, Corsham, SN13 9PX
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension and Porch to Dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-03
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- 7 LANES END, GASTARD, CORSHAM, SN13 9QS
T1 - Section fell Purple Plum tree to allow more light to Beech hedge
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-03
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- 2 Chapel Hill, Gastard, Corsham, SN13 9QR
Remove UPVC windows and door to replace with timber casements and door plus one additional window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Chapel Knapp in Wiltshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chapel Knapp a particularly low-crime area.

Chapel Knapp has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gastard, Corsham. 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.

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Planning Activity in Chapel Knapp

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Chapel Knapp. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Chapel Knapp maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chapel Knapp were full planning applications (7), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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