Woolley, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolley, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Woolley
Bradford-on-Avon is a charming town and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, close to the Somerset border. Known for its picturesque canal, historic architecture, and vibrant mix of shops, pubs, and restaurants, it attracts numerous visitors. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 10,405, making it a thriving community for those interested in planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £507,040 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 023B
Crime Statistics
24 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 12
- public-order: 7
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- drugs: 1
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolley.
- 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 Woolley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Woolley.
- - Woolley Grange Hotel, Woolley Green, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1TX
Discharge of Condition 2 (Materials) of Listed Building Consent PL/2025/06054
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Woolley Grange Hotel, Woolley Green, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1TX
Discharge of Condition 2 (Materials) of Planning Permission PL/2025/05883
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Woolley Green Farm, Woolley Green, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1TY
Prior notification of general purpose barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 14 Highfield Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1AS
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension and replacement of three first floor rear windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 6 THE OLD ORCHARD, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 1FU
G1 - Crown reduce 4 Apple trees by up to 2m to leave a natural shape. Crown thin by approximately 15% where required.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 36 Springfield, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1BB
Two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 30 Woolley Drive, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1AU
Demolition of conservatory, removal of chimney. Single storey rear extension, infill of carport, addition of metal standing seam roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Flat 3, Conigre House, 5 Kingsfield Grange Road, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1BE
Installation of a gas boiler flue on the front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 87 WOOLLEY STREET, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 1AL
Removal of Single Storey Extension. Erection of Two Single Storey Extensions Including Associated Landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 93 Springfield, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1BA
First floor single storey side extension, above an already converted habitable integral garage, to add an additional bedroom and en-suite. To be built from the same brickwork as the original house, ro
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 4 Woolley Close, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1BH
Extension and cladding to existing studio in front garden to form self-contained studio/annexe and additional rooflight to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - Woolley Grange Farm, Woolley Green, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1TY
Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of Vehicle Repair Garage and MOT Station (Sui Generis) at Unit 10
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Woolley Grange Farm, Woolley Green, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1TY
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of Units 6, 7, 8, 9A & 9B as Class B2, Units 1, 3A & 4 as Class B8 and Unit 2A, 3 & 5 as Class E
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Woolley Grange Farm, Woolley Green, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1TY
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of a mobile home used as dwelling house (C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Woolley Grange Farm, Woolley Green, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1TY
Certificate of lawfulness in respect of land used as open storage (B8)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Flat 2, Conigre House, 5 Kingsfield Grange Road, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1BE
Replace one ground floor window comprising three lights
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - 1 WOOLLEY CLOSE, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 1BH
Weeping Birch (WB1): Reduce mass to improve light and bring away from public pavement. Trim some branches by up to 1000 mm. Prunus (CP1): Reduce by up to 3000 mm in places to bring away form neighbour
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Woolley in Wiltshire
Bradford-on-Avon is a charming town and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, close to the Somerset border. Known for its picturesque canal, historic architecture, and vibrant mix of shops, pubs, and restaurants, it attracts numerous visitors. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 10,405, making it a thriving community for those interested in planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Woolley show an average sale price of £507,040, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Woolley area recorded 24 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Woolley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bradford-on-Avon. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woolley includes 2 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 Woolley
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Woolley. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Woolley.
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 Woolley were full planning applications (14), listed building and heritage (14), tree works (12). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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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.