Luckington, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Luckington, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Luckington
Luckington is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the southern Cotswolds, northwest Wiltshire, approximately 6.5 miles west of Malmesbury. Situated along the B4040 road, which connects Malmesbury to Chipping Sodbury, the parish also encompasses the village of Alderton and the hamlet of Brook End, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 673 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: https://archive.is/20150228135809/http://luckingtonandalderton.weebly.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Luckington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Luckington.
- 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 Luckington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Luckington.
- - Luckington Primary School, The Street, Luckington, Chippenham, SN14 6NU
To renew the Planning Permission for 5 years for the existing Mobile Classroom at Luckington Primary School, Mobile 708(95).
Status: Undecided | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - SITE 28 - LAND ADJACENT TO 21 HOLLIS GARDENS, LUCKINGTON, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 6NS
Silver Birch and Cherry trees - reduce height to clear overhead lines by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - SITES 40 41 42 43 & 43 - LAND OPPOSITE 5 CHAPEL ROW, LUCKINGTON, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 6PD
Group of Ash, Beech, Hazel and Lime trees - selective branch removal to clear overhead lines by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - SITE 22 - LAND ADJACENT TO LUCKINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, THE STREET, LUCKINGTON, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 6NU
Oak, Plum and Cherry trees - reduce height and selective branch removal to clear overhead lines by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 9 The Bell Field, Luckington, Chippenham, SN14 6GZ.
Replace rear conservatory with single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 19 AVON RISE, LUCKINGTON, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 6PF
Front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Luckington in Wiltshire
Luckington is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the southern Cotswolds, northwest Wiltshire, approximately 6.5 miles west of Malmesbury. Situated along the B4040 road, which connects Malmesbury to Chipping Sodbury, the parish also encompasses the village of Alderton and the hamlet of Brook End, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 673 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Luckington show an average sale price of £368,353, 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 Luckington a particularly low-crime area.
Luckington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Luckington, Alderton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Luckington includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Luckington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://archive.is/20150228135809/http://luckingtonandalderton.weebly.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 Luckington
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Luckington. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Luckington.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Luckington were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 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.