How long do planning decisions take near Henley (SN13)?

The average planning decision time near Henley (SN13) is 54 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 Henley (SN13)?

The planning approval rate near Henley (SN13) is 54%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Henley (SN13)?

The most common type of planning application near Henley (SN13) is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Henley (SN13)?

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Henley (SN13), Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Henley (SN13), Wiltshire.

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Planning applications in Henley (SN13) are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Henley (SN13)

Box is a large village and civil parish in Wiltshire, located within the scenic Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approximately 3 miles west of Corsham and 5 miles northeast of Bath. The parish encompasses several other communities, including Ashley and Box Hill, as well as multiple hamlets such as Henley and Wadswick. Notably, it also contains the eastern part of Rudloe, which has transitioned from a hamlet to a housing estate, alongside the former RAF Rudloe Manor and associated defence establishments. This rich mix of rural charm and modern development presents diverse opportunities for planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £392,081 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
LSOA: Wiltshire 018A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Henley (SN13).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Henley (SN13).

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 Henley (SN13) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Henley (SN13).

- 7 Henley Cottages, Henley Lane, Box, Corsham, SN13 8BY
Proposed single-story flat roofed rear extension, demolition of existing single garage, together with internal layout and external landscape alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Cran Lea, Longsplatt, Kingsdown, Corsham, SN13 8DF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of Henley (SN13) in Wiltshire

Property prices in Henley (SN13) show an average sale price of £392,081, 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 Henley (SN13) a particularly low-crime area.

Henley (SN13) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Middlehill, Ashley, Box. 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 Henley (SN13) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Box Mine SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bath & Bradford on Avon Bats. 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 Henley (SN13)

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Henley (SN13). Of these, 54% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Henley (SN13).

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 Henley (SN13) were full planning applications (13), tree works (7), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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