Shaw (SN12), Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shaw (SN12), Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Shaw (SN12) are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

District: Melksham Without

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Area Information

• Admin district: Wiltshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
• LSOA: Wiltshire 021D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shaw (SN12).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shaw (SN12).

• 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 Shaw (SN12) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Shaw (SN12).

1. - Whitley Golf Course, Corsham Road, Whitley, Melksham, SN12 8EQ
   Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Management Statement), 4 (Surface Water Drainage Strategy & Management Plan) & 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)) relating to application PL/
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-02
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2. - Home Farm, Shaw Hill, Shaw, Melksham, SN12 8EW
   Outline planning application for the erection of 2No. dwellings with all matters reserved apart from access and layout.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-04
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3. - Mavern House, Corsham Road, Shaw, Melksham, SN12 8EH
   Single Storey Extension forming an ensuite bedroom
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-02
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4. - Mavern House, Corsham Road, Shaw, Melksham, Wilts, SN12 8EH
   Variation of condition 2 of PL/2021/10081 - To allow acoustic screen and Air Source Heat Pumps
   Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-01-09
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A brief summary of Shaw (SN12) in Wiltshire

Shaw (SN12) is a settlement located in Wiltshire, England. It sits within the Melksham Without district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shaw (SN12) a particularly low-crime area.

Shaw (SN12) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Broughton Gifford. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shaw (SN12) planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Shaw (SN12)

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Shaw (SN12). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shaw (SN12) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Shaw (SN12) were full planning applications (6), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 55% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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