How long do planning decisions take near Dunge?

The average planning decision time near Dunge is 43 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 Dunge?

The planning approval rate near Dunge is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunge?

The most common type of planning application near Dunge is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunge?

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Dunge, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunge, Wiltshire.

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About Dunge

West Ashton is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 2 miles southeast of Trowbridge. The area is situated near the A350, which runs between Melksham and Yarnbrook, bypassing Trowbridge. West Ashton encompasses the hamlets of Dunge, East Town, and Rood Ashton, making it a quaint locale for potential planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 037B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunge.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunge.

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 Dunge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Dunge.

- Oakstone Farm, Bratton Road, West Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6AX
Discharge of condition 5 (lighting) on planning application PL/2025/05985 (Provision of 3 ancillary buildings including a staff welfare facility, agricultural storage building and replacement biomass
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-20
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- LOWER DUNGE FARM, BRATTON ROAD, WEST ASHTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6AX
Erection of livestock building, agricultural storage building and associated works – revised scheme to PL/2025/02802
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-26
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- Oakstone Farm, Bratton Road, West Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6AX
Erection of extensions to existing poultry housing and associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-11
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A brief summary of Dunge in Wiltshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunge a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Dunge

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Dunge. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Dunge.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Dunge were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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.

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.

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