How long do planning decisions take near Leigh?

The average planning decision time near Leigh is 157 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 Leigh?

The planning approval rate near Leigh is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Leigh?

The most common type of planning application near Leigh is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Leigh?

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Leigh, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Leigh, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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

About Leigh

Leigh is a quaint village and civil parish located in north Wiltshire, England, just 1.5 miles southeast of Ashton Keynes and 2.5 miles west of Cricklade. Nestled on the edge of the picturesque Cotswold Water Park, it also encompasses the hamlet of Waterhay and is situated close to the Gloucestershire county border, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and recreational development.

Population: 367 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £216,160 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Vale of White Horse
Parliamentary constituency: Witney
LSOA: Vale of White Horse 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Leigh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Leigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Leigh in Wiltshire

Property prices in Leigh show an average sale price of £216,160, 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 Leigh a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Leigh includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Waterhay Meadow SSSI, Cotswold Water Park SSSI. 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 Leigh

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Leigh. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 157 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 Leigh.

With an average of 157 days, decisions near Leigh take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Leigh were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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