How long do planning decisions take near Queen Oak?

The average planning decision time near Queen Oak is 50 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 Queen Oak?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Queen Oak?

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

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Queen Oak, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Queen Oak, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Queen Oak.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Queen Oak based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Queen Oak.

- Kites Nest Lane Bourton
T1 - European Larch - Fell to ground level. T22 - Ash - Remove defective branches from low, partially collapsed limb. Reduce co-dominant stem to southwest by up to 3m. Reduce large primary branch to s
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-10
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- Dovehayes House Mill Lane Bourton Gillingham SP8 5DA
Removal of broken limb under regulation 14.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-13
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- The Old Mill New Road Bourton SP8 5DB
Replace windows and external doors, removal of redundant chimney stacks, insertion of glazed link window, installation of metal Juliet balcony, installation of conservation rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-03
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- Dovehayes Cottage Mill Lane Bourton SP8 5BA
T1 - Western Red Cedar - Reduce height of crown by 7-8m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-24
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- Silton Village Hall Silton Dorset SP8 5PN
Alterations & extension to timber framed woodstore
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-27
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- Silton Village Hall Silton SP8 5PR
Conversion of outbuilding to create extension to Village Hall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-20
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- Land at Sandways Farm New Road Bourton
Demolition of barns & erection of up to 30no. dwellings & provision of site for village hall with parking area, wildlife area, attenuation pond & public open space (outline application to determine ac
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-25
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- Stroud Paddock Church Road Silton
Change of use and conversion of barn to form holiday accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-02
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- Land At E 377939 N 130405 Church Road Silton
Erect agricultural building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Queen Oak in Wiltshire

Queen Oak is a settlement located in Wiltshire, England.

Property prices in Queen Oak show an average sale price of £306,380, 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 Queen Oak a particularly low-crime area.

Queen Oak has one conservation area within its boundaries: Zeals. 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 Queen Oak includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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 Queen Oak

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Queen Oak. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

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

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Queen Oak were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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