Lower Moor, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Moor, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Moor are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower Moor
Lower Moor is a village in north Wiltshire, England, located approximately six miles east of Malmesbury and near Swindon. Named after the water mint plant that thrives in the local ditches, the village has also been referred to as Myntey. It features a primary school and a successful rugby club, making it a vibrant community for residents and potential developers alike.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £482,937 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Wiltshire 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Moor.
- 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 Lower Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Lower Moor.
- - Shades Farm, Ashton Road, Minety, Malmesbury, SN16 9QP
Relocate the gate position of an existing entrance from the highway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-16
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A brief summary of Lower Moor in Wiltshire
Lower Moor is a village in north Wiltshire, England, located approximately six miles east of Malmesbury and near Swindon. Named after the water mint plant that thrives in the local ditches, the village has also been referred to as Myntey. It features a primary school and a successful rugby club, making it a vibrant community for residents and potential developers alike.
Property prices in Lower Moor show an average sale price of £482,937, 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 Lower Moor a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lower Moor includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clattinger Farm SSSI, Pike Corner SSSI, Distillery Farm Meadows SSSI and 1 more; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Meadow & Clattinger Farm. 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, Lower Moor 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 Lower Moor
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Lower Moor. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 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 Lower Moor.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Lower Moor take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Lower Moor were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.