How long do planning decisions take near West Hill?

The average planning decision time near West Hill is 37 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Hill?

The most common type of planning application near West Hill is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Hill?

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West Hill, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Hill, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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

About West Hill

Whitley is a village located in the civil parish of Melksham Without, Wiltshire, with a population of 1,914 as of the 2011 census. Situated approximately 2 miles northwest of Melksham along the B3353, it provides easy access to nearby areas, including the hamlet of West Hill to the west on the route to Atworth. This strategic location may be of interest for planning applications in the region, particularly regarding residential and commercial development.

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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 020A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 West Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near West Hill.

- Kelso, 161b West Hill, Whitley, Melksham, SN12 8RB
Erection of single storey side/rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory, garage external shed/store. Installation of a wood burner and flue.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-24
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A brief summary of West Hill in Wiltshire

Property prices in West Hill 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 West Hill a particularly low-crime area.

West Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Neston. 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 West Hill

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near West Hill. The average decision time was 37 days.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near West Hill were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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