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Planning in Lea

Approved
80%
8 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lea in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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About Lea

Lea is a village located in Wiltshire, England, about 1.5 miles east of Malmesbury. It forms part of the civil parish of Lea and Cleverton, which also encompasses the village of Garsdon and the hamlet of Cleverton. Notably, Garsdon was an independent parish until its merger in 1934, making the area rich in community history and potential for planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 812. It sits within the Lea and Cleverton district.

Property prices in Lea show an average sale price of £482,937, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Lea has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lea 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.northwilts-communityweb.com/site/lea-and-cleverton-parish-council/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lea, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Lea. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), tree works (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lea?
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Lea. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lea?
The average planning decision time near Lea is 50 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 Lea?
The planning approval rate near Lea is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lea?
The most common type of planning application near Lea is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lea?
You can search and track planning applications near Lea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.