West Yatton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Yatton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Yatton are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Yatton
Yatton Keynell is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, situated along the B4039 road near Castle Combe. It lies approximately 4 miles northwest of Chippenham and equally close to the eastern border with South Gloucestershire, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications.
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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 010B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Yatton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Yatton.
- 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 Yatton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
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A brief summary of West Yatton in Wiltshire
Yatton Keynell is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, situated along the B4039 road near Castle Combe. It lies approximately 4 miles northwest of Chippenham and equally close to the eastern border with South Gloucestershire, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in West Yatton show an average sale price of £368,353, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Yatton is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
West Yatton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Biddestone, Long Dean, Ford and Slaughterford, Yatton Keynell, Castle Combe. 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 Yatton includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Honeybrook Farm SSSI, Rack Hill SSSI, West Yatton Down SSSI; 9 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Yatton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in West Yatton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near West Yatton.
The most common application types near West Yatton were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Giddeahall planning applications
- Ford planning applications
- Long Dean planning applications
- Biddestone planning applications
- Slaughterford planning applications
- Yatton Keynell planning applications
- Middlewick planning applications
- Upper Pickwick planning applications
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.