How long do planning decisions take near Norton?

The average planning decision time near Norton is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Norton?

The most common type of planning application near Norton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Norton?

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Norton, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Norton, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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

About Norton

Norton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south-west of Malmesbury. The parish encompasses the small hamlets of Foxley and Bremilham, making it a serene area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 111 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £482,937 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
LSOA: Wiltshire 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Norton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Norton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Norton.

- Norton Manor, Norton, Malmesbury, SN16 0JN
Internal alterations to remove a wall in a room off the kitchen to open up space and open up original fire place
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-08
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- Manor Farm, Norton, Malmesbury, SN16 0JU
Repair, restoration and conservation of Grade II listed farmhouse including structural stabilisation works, roof and rainwater goods repairs, demolition of modern annex, bat loft provision, repair of
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-29
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- Manor Farm, Norton, Malmesbury, SN16 0JU
Repair, restoration and conservation of Grade II listed farmhouse including structural stabilisation works, roof and rainwater goods repairs, demolition of modern annex, bat loft provision, repair of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-29
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- Manor Barns, Norton, Malmesbury, SN16 0JR
Change of use of land to residential (C3) and (retrospective) installation of package sewage treatment plant
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-13
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- Honey Lane Cottage, Honey Lane, Norton, Malmesbury, SN16 0JP
Two-Storey extension to side and rear, single-storey extension to side and rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-17
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A brief summary of Norton in Wiltshire

Property prices in Norton show an average sale price of £482,937, 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 Norton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Norton 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.

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Planning Activity in Norton

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Norton. The average decision time was 55 days.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Norton were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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