How long do planning decisions take near Penknap?

The average planning decision time near Penknap is 93 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 Penknap?

The planning approval rate near Penknap is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penknap?

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

How can I track planning applications near Penknap?

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Penknap, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penknap, Wiltshire.

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About Penknap

Dilton Marsh is a village and civil parish located in the far west of Wiltshire, approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Westbury town centre. This unique settlement boasts its own character and community, distinctly separated from Westbury Leigh by the Biss Brook, making it an important area for local planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £254,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 064C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penknap.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penknap based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Penknap.

- Millstream House, Mill Lane, Westbury, BA13 3ST
Single-storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Cromer, 49 High Street, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, BA13 4DN
Proposed Demolition of Garage & Erection of Single Storey Rear Extension with alterations to decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 9 Clay Close, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, BA13 4DU
Stationing of a mobile home within the residential curtilage of a dwelling house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-07
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- Land at Petticoat Lane, Petticoat Lane, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, BA13 4DG
Discharge of condition 3 Materials, of planning application 18/11940/FUL (Demolition of the site's existing B2 Light Industrial and B8 Storage buildings, and erection of 8 new dwellings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Penknap in Wiltshire

Property prices in Penknap show an average sale price of £254,850, 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 Penknap a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Penknap includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Westbury Ironstone Quarry SSSI; 2 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 Penknap

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Penknap. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penknap may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Penknap take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Penknap were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (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 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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