Upper Minety, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Minety, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Upper Minety
Upper Minety is a picturesque village located in north Wiltshire, England, situated approximately six miles west of Malmesbury and close to Swindon. Named after the water mint plant that thrives in its ditches, the village, formerly known as Myntey, features a primary school and a thriving rugby club, making it an attractive location for families and community activities. This charming setting may also present opportunities for planning applications related to residential development, community facilities, and recreational projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £381,576 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Wiltshire 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Minety.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Minety.
- 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 Upper Minety based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Upper Minety.
- - Oakwood Farm, Upper Minety, Malmesbury, SN16 9PY
Proposed livestock & machinery track
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land at Flistridge Farm, Upper Minety, Malmesbury, SN16 9PY
The installation of a permanent grid connection hub and associated infrastructure in connection to the previously consented Five Lanes Solar Project (Ref: 20/08618/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage, Flisteridge Road, Upper Minety, Malmesbury, SN16 9PS
Demolition of stone barn and erection of rear and side extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-21
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A brief summary of Upper Minety in Wiltshire
Upper Minety is a picturesque village located in north Wiltshire, England, situated approximately six miles west of Malmesbury and close to Swindon. Named after the water mint plant that thrives in its ditches, the village, formerly known as Myntey, features a primary school and a thriving rugby club, making it an attractive location for families and community activities. This charming setting may also present opportunities for planning applications related to residential development, community facilities, and recreational projects.
Property prices in Upper Minety show an average sale price of £381,576, 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 Upper Minety a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Upper Minety includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cloatley Farm SSSI, Emmett Hill Meadows SSSI, Clattinger Farm SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Meadow & Clattinger Farm. 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 Upper Minety
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Upper Minety. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Minety may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Minety were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.