How long do planning decisions take near Little Bedwyn?

The average planning decision time near Little Bedwyn is 162 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 Little Bedwyn?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Bedwyn?

The most common type of planning application near Little Bedwyn is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Bedwyn?

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Little Bedwyn, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Bedwyn, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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

About Little Bedwyn

Little Bedwyn is a charming village and civil parish located on the banks of the River Dun in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles southwest of the market town of Hungerford in Berkshire. The parish also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Chisbury, making it a quaint area for those interested in planning applications and rural development opportunities.

Population: 269 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

Website: http://www.little-bedwyn.com/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £442,260 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Bedwyn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Little Bedwyn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Little Bedwyn in Wiltshire

Property prices in Little Bedwyn show an average sale price of £442,260, 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 Little Bedwyn a particularly low-crime area.

Little Bedwyn has one conservation area within its boundaries: Little Bedwyn. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Little Bedwyn includes 15 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Little Bedwyn planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.little-bedwyn.com/. 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 Little Bedwyn

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Little Bedwyn. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 162 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 Little Bedwyn.

With an average of 162 days, decisions near Little Bedwyn 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 Little Bedwyn were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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