How long do planning decisions take near Forest Hill?

The average planning decision time near Forest Hill is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Forest Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Forest Hill is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Forest Hill?

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Forest Hill, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Forest Hill, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Forest Hill are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Forest Hill

Savernake is a civil parish located just south and southeast of Marlborough in Wiltshire, England. It encompasses the hamlets of Cadley, Clench Common, and Forest Hill, while the eastern half of the parish is dominated by the expansive Savernake Forest, making it an area of both residential and natural significance for planning considerations.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 029C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Forest Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forest 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 Forest Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Forest Hill.

- 8 MAURICE WAY, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3LG
T1 Common Beech (Fagus Sylvatica) - Reduce 30%, (3m) whole tree to suitable pruning points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-15
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- Arqiva Site, Forest Hill. Mildenhall, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3HN
The removal of existing 3no. antennas and replaced with 3no. new antennas and additional 3no. antennas utilising existing support poles on the existing 46.4m lattice tower and ancillary development th
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 5 Chopping Knife Lane, Marlborough, Wilts, SN8 2FA
Installation of air conditioning above the pathway running between No 4 and No 5 Chopping Knife Lane
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-31
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- Glengarry, Barnfield, Marlborough, SN8 2AX
Outline application for a four bedroom dwelling on land adjacent to Glengarry (relating to access, appearance, layout and scale)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-04-17
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A brief summary of Forest Hill in Wiltshire

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

Forest Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mildenhall. 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 Forest Hill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Savernake Forest SSSI, River Kennet SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Forest Hill

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Forest Hill. The average decision time was 61 days.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Forest Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Forest Hill were full planning applications (5), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 83% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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