How long do planning decisions take near New Zealand?

The average planning decision time near New Zealand is 83 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 New Zealand?

The planning approval rate near New Zealand is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near New Zealand?

The most common type of planning application near New Zealand is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near New Zealand?

You can search and track planning applications near New Zealand on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

New Zealand, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near New Zealand, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in New Zealand are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About New Zealand

New Zealand is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Hilmarton in Wiltshire, England. It is surrounded by the villages of Goatacre, Hilmarton, and Lyneham, with the nearest town, Calne, situated about 4 miles to the southwest. This area's unique rural character may influence potential planning applications, reflecting its close-knit community and proximity to larger urban centres.

District: Hilmarton

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
LSOA: Wiltshire 016E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 New Zealand based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near New Zealand.

- Barn to the south of Primrose Cottage, New Zealand, Calne, SN11 9JL
The conversion of the subject building to provide one two bedroomed, single storey dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-09
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A brief summary of New Zealand in Wiltshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around New Zealand includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, New Zealand 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 New Zealand

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near New Zealand. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 New Zealand.

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near New Zealand were outline applications (4), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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