Middlehill, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middlehill, Wiltshire.
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Planning applications in Middlehill are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Middlehill
Middlehill is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Box in Wiltshire, nestled in the scenic Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated approximately 3 miles west of Corsham and 5 miles northeast of Bath, the area is also part of the eastern Avon Green Belt. The parish encompasses several communities, including the villages of Ashley and Box Hill, as well as the historic Hazelbury Manor and the housing estate of Rudloe, which was formerly a hamlet. This diverse landscape presents various planning opportunities amidst its rich history and natural beauty.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £392,081 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 018H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middlehill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middlehill.
- 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 Middlehill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
157 planning applications found near Middlehill.
- - GREYTILES, ASHLEY, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8AJ
G1 - Group of 7 Conifers - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Hillbrook, Bath Road, Box, Corsham, SN13 8AE
Permission in Principle for Erection of Three Dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Stables, Doctors Hill, Ashley, Box, SN13 8AT
Retrospective permission for Change of Use of part of an existing barn for residential purposes
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - The Stables, Doctors Hill, Ashley, Box, SN13 8AT
Retention of existing 'summerhouse'
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - PLATINUM NISSAN, BATH ROAD, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8AE
1 x Small Totem sign with illuminated logo 1 x Boutique customer entrance sign with illuminated logo 1 x Set of Nissan illuminated letters 1 x Set of local illuminated letters Silver fascia none illum
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 1 Ashley Villas, Bath Road, Box, Corsham, SN13 8AD
Discharge of conditions 3 external cladding, 4 window and door opening reveals on planning application PL/2025/04394 (Proposed two storey side extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - NORTHEY ARMS, BATH ROAD, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8AE
T15 Wellingtonia - Remove broken branch from canopy.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - TREMATON, ASHLEY, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8AQ
Variation of condition 2 for application PL/2023/05330 - ''Renovation and Extension of the existing chalet bungalow. New timber framed outbuilding to provide artist studio space.''
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - ASHLEY COTTAGE, ASHLEY, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8AJ
Walnut tree - Reduction in overall tree size by a third.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - ASHLEY COTTAGE, ASHLEY, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8AJ
Cob nut tree - Cut down and completely remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Trematon, Ashley, Box, Corsham, SN13 8AQ
Non-Material Amendment of PL/2024/04004 to allow changes in size and fenestration and to replace the conservatory with the addition of solar panels
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Merkin Farm, Merkins Farm, Doctors Hill, Wiltshire, SN13 8AS
Change of Use of Existing Agricultural Building to a Separate Dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - 1 Ashley Villas, Bath Road, Box, Corsham, SN13 8AD
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - HELEIGH HOUSE, MIDDLEHILL, BOX, CORSHAM, SN13 8QB
T1 - Silver Birch - removal as the tree is dead T2 - Robinia - removal as the tree is diseased and dying T3 - Walnut - removal as the tree is dead.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-08
View full details - - Land East of Becketts, Ashley, Box, Corsham, Wilts, SN13 8AQ
Erection of one dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - Heleigh Cottage, Bath Road, Middlehill, Box, Corsham, SN13 8QB
Replacement and alteration of existing extensions, internal renovations, addition of air source heat pump and photovoltaic panels plus driveway and landscape enhancement works.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 22 Middle Hill, Box, Wiltshire SN13 8QW
Two storey side extension to a dwelling & the demolition of a detached single garage, duplicate application to approval PL/2021/11667 - expiring March 2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Bath Road, Middlehill, Box, Corsham, SN13 8QR
Oak and Ash trees - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 1 Ashley Villas, Bath Road, Box, Corsham, SN13 8AD
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-30
View full details - - Heleigh Cottage, Middlehill, Box, Corsham, SN13 8QB
Replacement and alteration of existing extensions to the main house, internal renovations, addition of an air source heat pump and photovoltaic panels, together with driveway and landscape enhancement
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-12
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A brief summary of Middlehill in Wiltshire
Middlehill is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Box in Wiltshire, nestled in the scenic Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated approximately 3 miles west of Corsham and 5 miles northeast of Bath, the area is also part of the eastern Avon Green Belt. The parish encompasses several communities, including the villages of Ashley and Box Hill, as well as the historic Hazelbury Manor and the housing estate of Rudloe, which was formerly a hamlet. This diverse landscape presents various planning opportunities amidst its rich history and natural beauty.
Property prices in Middlehill show an average sale price of £392,081, 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 Middlehill a particularly low-crime area.
Middlehill has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Middlehill, Ashley, Ditteridge, Box. 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 Middlehill includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Middlehill 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 Middlehill
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Middlehill. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Middlehill.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Middlehill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Middlehill were full planning applications (28), tree works (15), listed building and heritage (6). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 20 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ashley planning applications
- Box planning applications
- Ditteridge planning applications
- Kingsdown planning applications
- Alcombe planning applications
- Henley planning applications
- Blue Vein planning applications
- Box Hill planning applications
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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.