Little Chalfield, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Chalfield, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Little Chalfield
Atworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, positioned along the A365 road that connects Melksham and Box. Situated approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Melksham and 4 miles northeast of Bradford on Avon, Atworth encompasses the hamlet of Purlpit to the east and is bordered by the small village of Great Chalfield and the hamlet of Little Chalfield to the south. This strategic location makes it a relevant area for those considering planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £327,095 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 022B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Chalfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Chalfield.
- 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 Chalfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Little Chalfield.
- - 217 LENTON FARM COTTAGES, GREAT CHALFIELD, MELKSHAM, SN12 8NQ
Repairs to internal floor coverings, wall plaster and joinery.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Westfield House, 226 Little Chalfield. Melksham, SN12 8NN
Discharge Condition 4 on PL/2022/08285 - Demolition and replacement of entrance porch. Demolition of conservatory and erection of two storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - Westfield House, 226 Little Chalfield, Wilts, SN12 8NN
Siting of 2 no. Air-Sourced Heat Pump (ASHP) units next to western wall of annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - Westfield House, 226 Little Chalfield, Wilts, SN12 8NN
Demolition and replacement of entrance porch. Demolition of conservatory and erection of two storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2022-10-26
View full details - - Lenton Farm 217 Great Chalfield Broughton Gifford Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8NQ
Construction of agricultural building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2017-07-20
View full details - - Lenton Farm 217 Great Chalford Broughton Gifford Wiltshire SN12 8NQ
Agricultural shed
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2017-05-17
View full details - - Lenton Farm, Great Chalfield, Atworth, Wiltshire, SN12 8NQ
Proposed roof on existing silage pit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2011-06-06
View full details - - Lenton Farm, Great Chalfield, Atworth, Wiltshire, SN12 8NQ
Proposed roof on existing silage pit and erection of portal framed building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2011-04-01
View full details - - Westfield, 226 Little Chalfield, Atworth, Wiltshire, SN12 8NN
Conversion of roofspace over garage to studio including dormer and external staircase
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2007-07-12
View full details - - 230 Little Chalfield, Atworth, Wiltshire, SN12 8NN
Extensions to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2006-10-05
View full details - - 230 Little Chalfield, Atworth, Wiltshire, SN12 8NN
Extensions to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2006-10-05
View full details - - 230 Little Chalfield, Atworth, Wiltshire, SN12 8NN
Extension to domestic annexe
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2006-03-14
View full details - - 226 Little Chalfield, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8NN
Extension of existing single storey lean-to involving changes to roof design and creation of new glazed entrance porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2001-12-21
View full details - - Lenton Farm, Great Chalfield, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8NQ
Single storey bedroom extension to existing single storey bedroom/outhouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2001-02-05
View full details - - Lenton Farm, Great Chalfield, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8NQ
Single storey bedroom to existing bedroom/outhouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2001-02-05
View full details - - Little Chalfield Farm, Little Chalfield, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8NN
Conversion of redundant farm building into two residential units and two holiday units
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2000-04-17
View full details - - Little Chalfield Farm, Little Chalfield, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8NN
Conversion of redundant farm buildings into two residential units and two holiday lets
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2000-03-20
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A brief summary of Little Chalfield in Wiltshire
Atworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, positioned along the A365 road that connects Melksham and Box. Situated approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Melksham and 4 miles northeast of Bradford on Avon, Atworth encompasses the hamlet of Purlpit to the east and is bordered by the small village of Great Chalfield and the hamlet of Little Chalfield to the south. This strategic location makes it a relevant area for those considering planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Little Chalfield show an average sale price of £327,095, 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 Chalfield a particularly low-crime area.
Little Chalfield 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, Little Chalfield 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.
Planning Activity in Little Chalfield
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Little Chalfield. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 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 Chalfield.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Little Chalfield were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Great Chalfield planning applications
- Ham Green planning applications
- Forewoods Common planning applications
- Atworth planning applications
- Holt planning applications
- Staverton planning applications
- Broughton Gifford planning applications
- Bradford Leigh planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.