How long do planning decisions take near Lover?

The average planning decision time near Lover is 331 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 Lover?

The planning approval rate near Lover is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lover?

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

How can I track planning applications near Lover?

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Lover, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lover, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lover are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Lover

Lover is a quaint village located in Wiltshire, England, near the Hampshire border. Situated within the parish of Redlynch, it lies approximately 1 mile southeast of Redlynch and 7.5 miles southeast of Salisbury. Lover is also part of the New Forest National Park, making it a notable area for planning applications that may involve conservation and development considerations within this protected landscape.

District: Redlynch

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £362,026 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
LSOA: Wiltshire 062A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lover.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lover based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Lover in Wiltshire

Property prices in Lover show an average sale price of £362,026, 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 Lover a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lover includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Loosehanger Copse and Meadows SSSI, Langley Wood and Homan's Copse SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 19 Ancient Woodland sites; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 1 National Parks: NEW FOREST. 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 Lover

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lover. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 331 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lover may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 331 days, decisions near Lover take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 12-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Lover were outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

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