Corsley, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Corsley, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Corsley
Corsley is a hamlet and civil parish located 3 miles west of Warminster in Wiltshire, England, bordering Somerset. The parish includes Corsley Heath, its largest settlement, situated along the A362 road connecting Warminster and Frome. This area is significant for planning applications due to its proximity to both towns and the county border, presenting opportunities for development and community growth.
Population: 716 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £307,432 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 043A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Corsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Corsley.
- 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 Corsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Corsley.
- - Little Cuckoos Pre School. Lyes Green, Corsley, Warminster, BA12 7QF
Temporary Permission to Retain Existing Building for Pre- School Use and Ancillary Office Building. (Renewal of Permission 21/01064/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Corsley in Wiltshire
Corsley is a hamlet and civil parish located 3 miles west of Warminster in Wiltshire, England, bordering Somerset. The parish includes Corsley Heath, its largest settlement, situated along the A362 road connecting Warminster and Frome. This area is significant for planning applications due to its proximity to both towns and the county border, presenting opportunities for development and community growth. The settlement has a population of approximately 716 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Corsley show an average sale price of £307,432, 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 Corsley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Corsley includes 2 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Corsley 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 Corsley
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Corsley. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Corsley.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Corsley were full planning applications (4). 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.