How long do planning decisions take near Mooray?

The average planning decision time near Mooray is 54 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 Mooray?

The planning approval rate near Mooray is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mooray?

The most common type of planning application near Mooray is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mooray?

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Mooray, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mooray, Wiltshire.

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About Mooray

Chilmark is a picturesque village and civil parish in Wiltshire, featuring around 150 homes and located 11 miles west of Salisbury along the B3089 road. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Mooray and Portash to the south, as well as the more dispersed hamlet of Ridge to the southwest, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 045F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mooray.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Mooray based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Mooray.

- ASH FARM, SALISBURY ROAD, CHILMARK, SALISBURY, SP3 5AH
1 – Indian Bean tree – remove 2 overhanging limbs 2 – Lilac tree – cut back one-third of oldest stems 3 – Beech tree – reduce canopy by 40% 4 – Apple tree – prune 5 – Yew tree – reduce height by 20% (
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-24
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- Winterbourne House, The Street, Chilmark, Salisbury, SP3 5AU
Proposed replacement of existing porch on front elevation, and 2-storey extension to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Mooray in Wiltshire

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

Mooray has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chilmark. 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 Mooray includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chilmark Quarries SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilmark Quarries. 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, Mooray 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 Mooray

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Mooray. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Mooray.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Mooray were tree works (4), full planning applications (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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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