How long do planning decisions take near Penleigh?

The average planning decision time near Penleigh is 81 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 Penleigh?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Penleigh?

The most common type of planning application near Penleigh is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penleigh?

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Penleigh, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penleigh, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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About Penleigh

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

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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 039E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penleigh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Penleigh.

- Penleigh Farm, Fairwood Road, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, BA13 4EB
Retrospective Application for replacement/ modified/new/windows and doors, internal works to include new partitions, staircase, recovering of roof surfaces and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Penleigh Farm, Fairwood Road, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, BA13 4EB
Retrospective Application for replacement/modified/new/windows and doors, internal works to include new partitions, staircase, recovering of roof surfaces and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-09
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- PHARMACY, WHITE HORSE HEALTH CENTRE, MANE WAY, WESTBURY, BA13 3FQ
Installation and Operation of Prescription Medicine Dispenser and Associated Works including external lighting, CCTV and bollards
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-15
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A brief summary of Penleigh in Wiltshire

Property prices in Penleigh 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 Penleigh a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Penleigh 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 Penleigh

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Penleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

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

The average decision period of 81 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 Penleigh were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 54% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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