Holt, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holt, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holt are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holt
Holt is a charming village and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Bradford-on-Avon and 3 miles southwest of Melksham. Its strategic location makes it a notable area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural character and accessibility to nearby towns.
Population: 1,704 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://holtparishcouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £412,146 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 030A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holt.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holt.
- 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 Holt based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Holt.
- - 4 CHESTNUT CORNER, HOLT, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6TB
Copper Beech tree - height reduction and crown reduction by 35%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - The Old Tractor Shed, Bradley Lane, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6QE
C3 Dwelling House
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - PHOENIX HOUSE, 318 STATION ROAD, HOLT, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6RD
008 Sycamore - Section fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 5 CHESTNUT CORNER, HOLT, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6TB
Large Copper Beech tree - Reduce the tree by 15% taking up to 1.8m off around the canopy of the tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - THE RETREAT, BRADLEY LANE, HOLT, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6QE
Goat Willow - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 9 STARFIELD COURT, STATION ROAD, HOLT, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6RD
T1 - Crown reduce Yew tree by up to 1.5m to leave a natural shape.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Bradleys farm, Bradley Lane, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6QE
Alterations to approved conversion: increasing the floor area for unit one into existing stables area (units 2 & 3 now not to be converted) with remaining stables left as garaging and storage as exist
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - United Reformed Church, The Street, Holt, BA14 6RS
Widening and reconfiguration of the existing vehicular access from The Street, including partial removal and reconstruction of the existing natural rubble stone boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, THE STREET, HOLT, BA14 6RS
External works to the church and hall comprising the installation of a photovoltaic array with associated battery storage, new access ramp and handrails to the main church entrance, reconfiguration of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 355, The Street, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6RS
T1 - Section fell Silver Birch tree due to being in a poor location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 9 STARFIELD COURT, STATION ROAD, HOLT, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6RD
Yew tree - crown reduction of 50%
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Gaston Farm (off the B3106), Gaston, Trowbridge, BA14 6QA
Formation of new field access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 299 Station Road, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6QD
Small Single Storey side extension to form entrance porch and lobby and associated site works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - THE RECTORY, HAM GREEN, HOLT, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6PZ
T1 T2 Holly trees - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 9 STARFIELD COURT, STATION ROAD, HOLT, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6RD
Yew tree - fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - Land at Phase 2, Star Ground, Station Road, Holt, Wiltshire. BA14 6RZ
Discharge of Conditions 4,5,6,10 and 11 on PL/2021/09777 (Erection of 10 affordable homes, vehicular access, open space, landscaping and associated) infrastructure.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2022-12-28
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A brief summary of Holt in Wiltshire
Holt is a charming village and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Bradford-on-Avon and 3 miles southwest of Melksham. Its strategic location makes it a notable area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural character and accessibility to nearby towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,704 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Holt show an average sale price of £412,146, 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 Holt a particularly low-crime area.
Holt 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holt planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://holtparishcouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Holt
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Holt. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Holt maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holt were full planning applications (12), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (1). 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, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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