Derry Hill, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Derry Hill, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Derry Hill
Derry Hill is a picturesque village located in Wiltshire, within the civil parish of Derry Hill & Studley. Nestled at the northern edge of the Bowood House estate, it sits approximately 3 miles southeast of Chippenham, offering a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility for potential planning applications in the area.
District: Derry Hill & Studley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,786 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Derry Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Derry Hill.
- 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 Derry Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Derry Hill.
- - 27 Redhill Close, Derry Hill, Calne, SN11 9NY
Replacement of conservatory with single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-18
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A brief summary of Derry Hill in Wiltshire
Derry Hill is a picturesque village located in Wiltshire, within the civil parish of Derry Hill & Studley. Nestled at the northern edge of the Bowood House estate, it sits approximately 3 miles southeast of Chippenham, offering a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility for potential planning applications in the area. It sits within the Derry Hill & Studley district.
Property prices in Derry Hill show an average sale price of £331,786, 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 Derry Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Derry Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Old Derry Hill. 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 Derry Hill includes 15 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, Derry Hill 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 Derry Hill
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Derry Hill. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 126 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 Derry Hill.
With an average of 126 days, decisions near Derry Hill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Derry Hill were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.