Oysters Farm, Gutch Common, Shaftesbury, SP7 9BE
Under Consultation
PL/2026/02572
Description
SELF BUILD conversion of agricultural barn (non designated heritage asset) to C3 residential, demolition of modern dilapidated timber barn, minor alterations to retained barns, hard and soft landscaping, nutrient neutrality, Pre-Packaged Treatment Works (
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