Great Hinton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Hinton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Great Hinton
Great Hinton is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles south of Melksham and 3.5 miles north-east of Trowbridge in Wiltshire, England. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Bleet and Cold Harbour, making it a charming area for potential development and planning applications.
Population: 191 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://greathinton.com/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 037E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Hinton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Hinton.
- 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 Great Hinton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Great Hinton.
- - Lansdowne, Littleton, Semington, BA14 6JJ
Change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site comprising 9 Gypsy/Traveller pitches, including the stationing of 9 static caravans/mobile homes, erection of communal day room and, construc
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Fore Street Farm, 23, Great Hinton Trowbridge, BA14 6BX
Conversion of existing linked barns to a single dwelling unit; the provision of a car port; associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Great Hinton in Wiltshire
Great Hinton is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles south of Melksham and 3.5 miles north-east of Trowbridge in Wiltshire, England. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Bleet and Cold Harbour, making it a charming area for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 191 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Hinton a particularly low-crime area.
Great Hinton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Keevil. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Hinton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://greathinton.com/. 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 Great Hinton
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Great Hinton. The average decision time was 48 days.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Hinton were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- The Strand planning applications
- Little Marsh planning applications
- Littleton planning applications
- Bleet planning applications
- Cold Harbour planning applications
- Ashton Common planning applications
- Semington planning applications
- Bullenhill planning applications
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.