How long do planning decisions take near Goatacre?

The average planning decision time near Goatacre is 83 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 Goatacre?

The planning approval rate near Goatacre is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Goatacre?

The most common type of planning application near Goatacre is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Goatacre?

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Goatacre, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Goatacre, Wiltshire.

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About Goatacre

Goatacre is a picturesque village located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 4 miles north of Calne and 1 mile south of Lyneham, along the A3102 road. Situated within the parish of Hilmarton, it is just 12 miles from the major town of Swindon to the northeast, with the nearby hamlet of New Zealand to the northwest. This strategic location may influence planning applications and developments in the area.

District: Hilmarton

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £331,786 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
LSOA: Wiltshire 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Goatacre.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Goatacre based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Goatacre.

- Barn to the south of Primrose Cottage, New Zealand, Calne, SN11 9JL
The conversion of the subject building to provide one two bedroomed, single storey dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-09
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A brief summary of Goatacre in Wiltshire

Property prices in Goatacre 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 Goatacre a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Goatacre 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.

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Planning Activity in Goatacre

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Goatacre. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Goatacre.

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Goatacre were outline applications (4), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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