How long do planning decisions take near Moor Green?

The average planning decision time near Moor Green is 40 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 Moor Green?

The planning approval rate near Moor Green is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Moor Green?

The most common type of planning application near Moor Green is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Moor Green, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Moor Green, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Moor Green are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Moor Green

Corsham, a historic market town and civil parish in west Wiltshire, is situated on the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds, conveniently located just off the A4 national route. It lies 28 miles southwest of Swindon, 20 miles east of Bristol, 8 miles northeast of Bath, and 4 miles southwest of Chippenham, making it a key area for planning applications given its strategic position and rich heritage.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
LSOA: Wiltshire 018B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Moor Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Moor Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Moor Green.

- Pockeridge House, Basil Hill Barracks, Corsham, SN13 9GB
Demolition of building (resubmission of PL/2026/01588)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-07
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- 30 MOOR GREEN, NESTON, CORSHAM, SN13 9SG
Ash tree - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Pockeridge House, Basil Hill Barracks, Corsham, SN13 9GB
Demolition of building
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Winter Lodge, Durley Park, Neston, Corsham, SN13 9YG
Demolition of an existing double garage and construction of a new smaller single garage, landscape works including new recon stone boundary walls and replacement aluminum windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-13
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- WINTER LODGE, DURLEY PARK, NESTON, CORSHAM, SN13 9YG
The construction of a new two storey side extension, a new single storey rear extension and a new single storey connection between the existing detached house & existing detached double garage, and ge
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-29
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- 32A MOOR GREEN, NESTON, SN13 9SG
T1 (Birch) - Mature Birch. Fell. Unfortunately, during the ongoing restoration to the church, the root system has been discovered to be causing damage to church as can be seen in included photographs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-03-29
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A brief summary of Moor Green in Wiltshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Moor Green a particularly low-crime area.

Moor Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Neston. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Moor Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Corsham Railway Cutting SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Moor Green

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Moor Green. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Moor Green.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Moor Green were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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