How long do planning decisions take near Cold Harbour (BA12)?

The average planning decision time near Cold Harbour (BA12) is 69 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 Cold Harbour (BA12)?

The planning approval rate near Cold Harbour (BA12) is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cold Harbour (BA12)?

The most common type of planning application near Cold Harbour (BA12) is tree works applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cold Harbour (BA12)?

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Cold Harbour (BA12), Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cold Harbour (BA12), Wiltshire.

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Planning applications in Cold Harbour (BA12) are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Cold Harbour (BA12)

Great Hinton is a small village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles south of Melksham and 3.5 miles northeast of Trowbridge. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Bleet and Cold Harbour, making it an area of interest for local planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £340,284 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 042B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cold Harbour (BA12).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cold Harbour (BA12).

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 Cold Harbour (BA12) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Cold Harbour (BA12).

- 23 Vicarage Street, Warminster, BA12 8JG
Replace 5 non-original single-glazed windows with bespoke timber sliding sash windows to match the original design.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-06
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- 1 Upton Close, Warminster, BA12 8RU
Two storey side extension, enlargement of front porch and associated works, including extra open car parking spaces.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-11
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- WARMINSTER SCHOOL, CHURCH STREET, WARMINSTER, BA12 8PJ
G1 group of Yew Box and Holly trees. G2 2 x Yew trees. T3 1 x Yew tree. All remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 9 Bramley Close, Warminster, BA12 8TJ
Change of use in relation to the summer house section of the existing structure to be used as a one to one dog grooming salon.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-08
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- St Boniface House, Warminster School, Church Street, Warminster, BA12 8PJ
To take down the three sections of balustrading to base level. Re-use all stone that is not damaged or broken. Replace 25 balustrades matching existing in colour, texture and natural stone. Replace co
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-10
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- 40A CHURCH STREET, WARMINSTER, BA12 8PQ
Cherry tree - Pollard to 12ft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-03
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- Winfred Lodge, 44 Church Street, Warminster, BA12 8PQ
Replacement of existing garage structure defined as curtilege listed with lightweight gazebo
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Dresden Cottage, 46 Vicarage Street, Warminster, BA12 8JF
Front roof replacement. Gutters restoration
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-21
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- WARMINSTER SCHOOL, CHURCH STREET, WARMINSTER, BA12 8PJ
Various works as outlined in Tables 3, 4 & 5 of attached report (excluding exempt works i.e. removal of deadwood, controlling of Ivy)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-10
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- 2 WEST STREET, WARMINSTER, BA12 8JJ
T1 Birch tree - Reduce the height by two meters and the lateral branches by up to one meter.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-11-03
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- Ready Case Ltd (Half Moon Bay Ltd), Stephens Way, Warminster Business Park, Warminster, Wilts, BA12 8PE
Change of use from B8 (storage and distribution) with ancillary office use to a mixture of B2 (general industrial), B8 and ancillary office use.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Cold Harbour (BA12) in Wiltshire

Property prices in Cold Harbour (BA12) show an average sale price of £340,284, 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 Cold Harbour (BA12) a particularly low-crime area.

Cold Harbour (BA12) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Warminster. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Cold Harbour (BA12) includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Cold Harbour (BA12)

In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Cold Harbour (BA12). Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Cold Harbour (BA12).

At 69 days on average, decisions near Cold Harbour (BA12) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cold Harbour (BA12) were tree works (18), full planning applications (12), outline applications (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.

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