Dauntsey Lock, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dauntsey Lock, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Dauntsey Lock
Dauntsey Lock is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, nestled within the picturesque Dauntsey Vale. Positioned on slightly elevated terrain above the upper Bristol Avon floodplain, the area presents unique planning opportunities and challenges due to its geographical features.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 009F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dauntsey Lock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dauntsey Lock.
- 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 Dauntsey Lock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Dauntsey Lock.
- - Peterborough Arms, Dauntsey Lock, Chippenham, SN15 4HD
Repair of degraded beam bearing
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Old Dairy Farm, Dauntsey Lock, Chippenham, Wilts, SN15 4HF
Agricultural storage building
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-31
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A brief summary of Dauntsey Lock in Wiltshire
Dauntsey Lock is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, nestled within the picturesque Dauntsey Vale. Positioned on slightly elevated terrain above the upper Bristol Avon floodplain, the area presents unique planning opportunities and challenges due to its geographical features.
Property prices in Dauntsey Lock show an average sale price of £368,353, 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 Dauntsey Lock a particularly low-crime area.
Dauntsey Lock has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bradenstoke. 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 Dauntsey Lock includes 3 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, Dauntsey Lock 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 Dauntsey Lock
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Dauntsey Lock. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Dauntsey Lock.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dauntsey Lock were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 25% 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.