Clearwood, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clearwood, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Clearwood
Dilton Marsh is a distinct village and civil parish located in the far west of Wiltshire, approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Westbury town centre. Separated from Westbury Leigh by the Biss Brook, Dilton Marsh boasts its own unique character and community, making it an important area for those interested in local planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £254,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 039D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clearwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clearwood.
- 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 Clearwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Clearwood.
- - 6 CLEARWOOD, DILTON MARSH, WESTBURY, BA13 4BD
Discharge of Condition 4 of PL/2023/04672 Relating to Scheme for the Discharge of Surface Water
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - The Grange, 4a Clearwood, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, BA13 4BD
Erection of equestrian barn on existing outdoor menage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-12
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A brief summary of Clearwood in Wiltshire
Dilton Marsh is a distinct village and civil parish located in the far west of Wiltshire, approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Westbury town centre. Separated from Westbury Leigh by the Biss Brook, Dilton Marsh boasts its own unique character and community, making it an important area for those interested in local planning applications.
Property prices in Clearwood show an average sale price of £254,850, 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 Clearwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Clearwood includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Clearwood 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 Clearwood
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Clearwood. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 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 Clearwood.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Clearwood were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.