How long do planning decisions take near Ham Green?

The average planning decision time near Ham Green is 42 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 Ham Green?

The planning approval rate near Ham Green is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ham Green?

The most common type of planning application near Ham Green is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Ham Green, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ham Green, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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

About Ham Green

Ham Green is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England. Situated approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Bradford-on-Avon and 3 miles southwest of Melksham, it offers a tranquil rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £276,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 035D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ham Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Ham Green.

- Holt Farm, Ground Corner, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6RT
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans and documents) of PL/2026/00705 to allow for changes to the mounting system and an increase in 1 panel
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-11
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- 1 MAULTON CLOSE, HOLT, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6PU
T1- Cherry tree - diseased and in decline - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Holt Farm, Ground Corner, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6RT
Proposed installation of 95 panels mounted via a low profile ground mounted racking system.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 396 Ham Green, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6PX
Two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-10
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- THE OLD VICARAGE, 392 HAM GREEN, HOLT, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6PX
Small ornamental cherry tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-11
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- Formosa Kitchens, Ham Green, Holt, Wilts, BA14 6PX
Change of use from retail showroom and furniture restoration workshop (Class E) to retail showroom (Class E) with associated storage and distribution (Class B8). - (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-21
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- Holt Farm, Ground Corner, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6RT
Conversion of existing living room into a kitchen and breakfast room. Conversion of existing kitchen into a dining room with pantry and boot room fittings
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-03-15
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- Land South Of Hunts Hall Cottages, Leigh Road, Holt, Wiltshire, BA14 6PP
Field Barn
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Ham Green in Wiltshire

Property prices in Ham Green show an average sale price of £276,710, 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 Ham Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ham Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Holt. 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 Ham Green 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 Ham Green

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Ham Green. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Ham Green.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ham Green were full planning applications (9), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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