Hedgerow bordering the access track (southern side) to Winsley WRC (borders access track and farmers field). The entrance to the access track is off Green Lane (380516, 160451). The Access track is also Bridleway WINS8.

Under Consultation PL/2026/02708
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
B10 9QS

Description

A 60m length of hedgerow atop a stone wall will require removal. Species include elder (Sambucus nigra), hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) and bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.). The hedgerow is approximately 1m wide and is well mana

3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#225 of 282

Wiltshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #230 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 56% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Wiltshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #72 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #90 of 282
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #230 of 282
56%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #249 of 282
80%
Minor dwellings approved
371 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
59 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
157 decided
3,734
Total decisions
260 refused in 2025