Conkwell, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Conkwell, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Conkwell
Conkwell is a hamlet located in the parish of Winsley, Wiltshire, near the North East Somerset border. Situated approximately 2.3 miles west of Bradford-on-Avon and 3 miles southeast of Bath, this settlement originally emerged to accommodate workers from the nearby stone quarries. Notably, while the southern part of Conkwell falls within Winsley parish, the northern section extends into the Somerset parish of Bathford, making it an interesting area for planning applications that may involve cross-border considerations.
District: Winsley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £507,040 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 027A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Conkwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Conkwell.
- 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 Conkwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Conkwell.
- - Parsonage Farm, Conkwell, Winsley, Bradford On Avon, BA15 2JQ
Replace existing pantiles with reclaimed double roman tiles to part of roof and refurbish existing chimney stack
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Parsonage Farm, Conkwell, Winsley, Bradford On Avon, BA15 2JQ
Replace existing pantiles with reclaimed double roman tiles to part of roof and refurbish existing chimney stack
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Upper Haugh Farm, Haugh, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, Wilts, BA15 2JE
Conversion of former squash court building to provide 1No one bedroomed new dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Conkwell in Wiltshire
Conkwell is a hamlet located in the parish of Winsley, Wiltshire, near the North East Somerset border. Situated approximately 2.3 miles west of Bradford-on-Avon and 3 miles southeast of Bath, this settlement originally emerged to accommodate workers from the nearby stone quarries. Notably, while the southern part of Conkwell falls within Winsley parish, the northern section extends into the Somerset parish of Bathford, making it an interesting area for planning applications that may involve cross-border considerations. It sits within the Winsley district.
Property prices in Conkwell show an average sale price of £507,040, 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 Conkwell a particularly low-crime area.
Conkwell has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Turleigh, Winsley, Claverton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Conkwell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Inwood, Warleigh SSSI, Winsley Mines SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bath & Bradford on Avon Bats. 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, Conkwell 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 Conkwell
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Conkwell. The average decision time was 75 days.
The average decision period of 75 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 Conkwell were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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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.