How long do planning decisions take near Sells Green?

The average planning decision time near Sells Green is 49 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 Sells Green?

The most common type of planning application near Sells Green is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sells Green?

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Sells Green, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sells Green, Wiltshire.

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About Sells Green

Sells Green is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Seend in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles southeast of Melksham and 5.5 miles northeast of Trowbridge. The parish also encompasses the sub-village of Seend Cleeve and several other hamlets, including Inmarsh, Martinslade, and Seend Head, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications. With its proximity to larger towns, Sells Green offers unique opportunities for development and community projects.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
LSOA: Wiltshire 021F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sells Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sells Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Sells Green.

- Hillview Farm, Sells Green, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6RS
Retrospective change of use to a mixed-use site comprising agriculture and B8 storage (including open storage)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Berhills Farm, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6RR
New PV array and associated hedging and stock fencing to form enclosure
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Bluemay Ltd, Bidmead Park, Sells Green, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6RS
Partial Discharge of Condition 4 relating to application PL/2023/04310 - (Insertion of new mezzanine within existing building with associated new door and windows, new entrance canopy, bridge link, an
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Sells Green in Wiltshire

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

Sells Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Seend. 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.

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Planning Activity in Sells Green

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Sells Green. The average decision time was 49 days.

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 Sells Green were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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