Ham, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ham, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Ham
Ham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3.25 miles (5.2 km) south of Hungerford in Berkshire. Its proximity to the county border makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, as it may attract interest from developers looking to tap into the resources and community dynamics of this charming rural setting.
Population: 204 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 019E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ham.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Ham.
- - THE WELL COTTAGE, HAM, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3RB
Change of use of garage into 1 no. residential dwelling with associated access, parking, landscaping and private amenity space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - THE WELL COTTAGE, HAM, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3RB
T1 Apple - Reduce canopy by 1.5 meters to a finished height of 4 meters: Canopy management.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - THE OLD SCHOOL, HAM, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3RB
T1 Ash tree - Remove Ash tree down to main fork in hedge row to ensure the tree is safe as it is currently leaning over the road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Manor Farm House, Marlborough, Wilts, SN8 3RB
Proposed use of the existing studio as a commercial studio and open gallery/exhibition space (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of Ham in Wiltshire
Ham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3.25 miles (5.2 km) south of Hungerford in Berkshire. Its proximity to the county border makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, as it may attract interest from developers looking to tap into the resources and community dynamics of this charming rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 204 (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 Ham a particularly low-crime area.
Ham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Ham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ham Hill. SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Ham
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 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 were full planning applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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