How long do planning decisions take near The Banks?

The average planning decision time near The Banks is 96 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 The Banks?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near The Banks?

The most common type of planning application near The Banks is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Banks?

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The Banks, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Banks, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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

About The Banks

Lyneham is a prominent village located in north Wiltshire, part of the civil parish of Lyneham and Bradenstoke. Situated 4 miles southwest of Royal Wootton Bassett and 5.5 miles north of Calne, it lies along the A3102 road connecting these towns. With its strategic location, Lyneham is a key area for planning applications and development within the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £321,392 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
LSOA: Wiltshire 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Banks.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 The Banks based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near The Banks.

- 5 St Michaels Close, Lyneham, Chippenham, SN15 4NZ
Single-storey side and rear extension, front porch, rear dormer, and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-02
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- 18 The Banks, Lyneham, Chippenham, SN15 4NS
Replacement dwelling and garage/carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-28
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A brief summary of The Banks in Wiltshire

Property prices in The Banks show an average sale price of £321,392, 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 The Banks a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around The Banks includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 The Banks

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near The Banks. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 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 The Banks.

With an average of 96 days, decisions near The Banks take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near The Banks were full planning applications (9). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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