Oare, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oare, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oare are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oare
Oare is a quaint village located in eastern Wiltshire, England, approximately 2 miles north of Pewsey along the A345 road leading to Marlborough. It is part of the civil parish of Wilcot, Huish and Oare, making it a relevant area for those interested in local planning applications and developments.
District: Wilcot
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £498,650 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oare.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oare.
- 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 Oare based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Oare.
- - 6 PORTWAY, COLD BLOW, OARE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4JJ
Conifer - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Astra Cottage, Oare, Marlborough, SN8 4JA
Demolition of existing dwelling and associated outbuildings and erection of a self-build replacement dwelling; with associated parking, landscaping, private amenity space and access arrangements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - THE ROSARY, RUDGE LANE, OARE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4JH
Apple tree - reduce by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - The Stables, Pound Lane, Oare, Marlborough, SN8 4JA
Indian Bean tree - Reduce by 2m and thin/dead wood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - THE NEW HOUSE, RUDGE LANE, OARE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4JH
Plane tree - reduce spread of large limbs by 4m-5m and crown raise by 3m-4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-04
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A brief summary of Oare in Wiltshire
Oare is a quaint village located in eastern Wiltshire, England, approximately 2 miles north of Pewsey along the A345 road leading to Marlborough. It is part of the civil parish of Wilcot, Huish and Oare, making it a relevant area for those interested in local planning applications and developments. It sits within the Wilcot district.
Property prices in Oare show an average sale price of £498,650, 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 Oare a particularly low-crime area.
Oare has one conservation area within its boundaries: Oare. 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 Oare includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pewsey Downs SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Oare 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 Oare
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Oare. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oare may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oare were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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