How long do planning decisions take near The Common (SN12)?

The average planning decision time near The Common (SN12) is 66 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 Common (SN12)?

The planning approval rate near The Common (SN12) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Common (SN12)?

The most common type of planning application near The Common (SN12) is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Common (SN12)?

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The Common (SN12), Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Common (SN12), Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Common (SN12) are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £297,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

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 The Common (SN12).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Common (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 The Common (SN12) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near The Common (SN12).

- GIFFORD HALL FARM HOUSE, THE COMMON, BROUGHTON GIFFORD, MELKSHAM, SN12 8LY
Silver Birch tree - reduce by one-third
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-20
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- 6 Willow Crescent, Broughton Gifford, Melksham, SN12 8NB
Single storey side extension to provide a bedroom with en-suite and a utility room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-31
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- THE LAURELS, 65 THE COMMON, BROUGHTON GIFFORD, MELKSHAM, SN12 8NA
G1 - Reduce x 2 Holly trees by up to 1-1.5m G2 - Crown reduce x 2 Wild Pear trees by up to 1.5m to shape T3 - Reduce Beech tree by up to 1.5m so trees are all of a similar size
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-29
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- Broughton House, The Common, Wiltshire, Broughton Gifford, SN12 8NA
Replace perished clay Double Roman roofing tiles to rear lean-to kitchen roof with new natural slate medium grey colour on new breathable membrane
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-11
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- 40 The Common, Broughton Gifford, Melksham, SN12 8NA
Single storey rear extension, small bay window side extension, first floor infill extension over the existing and minor changes to the existing fenestration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-19
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- Land Adj 70 The Common, Broughton Gifford, Melksham, SN12 8NA
Erection of a new self build dwelling and associated infrastructure (Outline application relating to access)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of The Common (SN12) in Wiltshire

The Common (SN12) is a settlement located in Wiltshire, England.

Property prices in The Common (SN12) show an average sale price of £297,710, 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 The Common (SN12) a particularly low-crime area.

The Common (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.

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Planning Activity in The Common (SN12)

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near The Common (SN12). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

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

At 66 days on average, decisions near The Common (SN12) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near The Common (SN12) were full planning applications (6), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (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, 4 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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