How long do planning decisions take near West Kington Wick?

The average planning decision time near West Kington Wick is 90 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 Kington Wick?

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

How can I track planning applications near West Kington Wick?

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West Kington Wick, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Kington Wick, Wiltshire.

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About West Kington Wick

West Kington Wick is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Nettleton in Wiltshire, England. Nestled in the scenic Broadmead Brook valley, this small community is situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Chipping Sodbury, near the Gloucestershire border. Historically part of the now-abolished parish of West Kington, which had a population of 225 in 1931, West Kington Wick offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest to those considering planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £368,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
LSOA: Wiltshire 010D

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

burglary: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Kington Wick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kington Wick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near West Kington Wick.

- Wick Farm Barn, West Kington Wick, Chippenham, SN14 7JD
Replacement of existing softwood single-glazed windows with similar double-glazed windows of the main farmhouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-04
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A brief summary of West Kington Wick in Wiltshire

Property prices in West Kington Wick show an average sale price of £368,353, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in West Kington Wick is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

West Kington Wick has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Kington, North Wraxall. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around West Kington Wick includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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 West Kington Wick

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near West Kington Wick. The average decision time was 90 days.

The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near West Kington Wick were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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