How long do planning decisions take near Rockley?

The average planning decision time near Rockley is 65 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 Rockley?

The most common type of planning application near Rockley is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rockley?

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Rockley, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rockley, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Rockley are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Rockley

Rockley is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Ogbourne St Andrew in Wiltshire, England. Situated just 2 miles north of Marlborough along the picturesque banks of the River Og, Rockley is part of a rural community that includes the nearby hamlet of Ogbourne Maizey, making it an area of interest for planning applications focused on enhancing its charming village character.

District: Ogbourne St Andrew

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 019E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rockley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rockley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Rockley.

- Eagle Cottages, Rockley, Marlborough, Wilts, SN8 1RT
Discharge of conditions 3 drainage, 4 samples, 5 until details, 6 surfacing, 7 stopping up of the existing main access & 8 internal boundary treatments of planning application PL/2024/09081 (Replaceme
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of Rockley in Wiltshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rockley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rockley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.

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Planning Activity in Rockley

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Rockley. The average decision time was 65 days.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Rockley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Rockley were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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