How long do planning decisions take near Southwick?

The average planning decision time near Southwick is 38 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 Southwick?

The planning approval rate near Southwick is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Southwick?

The most common type of planning application near Southwick is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Southwick?

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Southwick, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Southwick, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Southwick are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Southwick

Southwick is a semi-rural village and civil parish located just 3 miles southwest of Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The village is bordered by the expansive Southwick Country Park, offering 380 acres of open fields, while the A361 road runs through Southwick, connecting Trowbridge with Frome. This unique blend of countryside and accessibility makes Southwick an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 2,118 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

Website: http://www.southwickwilts.co.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £276,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 032D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Southwick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Southwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Southwick.

- 70 Frome Road, Southwick, Trowbridge, BA14 9QQ
Conversion and extension of outbuilding to create 2 flats
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Southwick in Wiltshire

Property prices in Southwick show an average sale price of £276,710, 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 Southwick a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southwick planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.southwickwilts.co.uk/. 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 Southwick

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Southwick. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Southwick.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Southwick were full planning applications (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 80% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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