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House prices in Wiltshire Council: average £328,746, +2.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Wiltshire Council received?
Wiltshire Council received 6,622 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Wiltshire Council take to decide applications?
Wiltshire Council takes an average of 64 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Wiltshire Council?
Wiltshire Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Wiltshire Council?
Submit your representation to Wiltshire Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Wiltshire Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Wiltshire Council planning decision?
Yes. If Wiltshire Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,384 appeals were lodged against Wiltshire Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Wiltshire Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Wiltshire Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Wiltshire Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Wiltshire Council, established as Wiltshire County Council in 1889, serves as the local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Wiltshire in South West England. Since becoming a unitary authority in 2009, it combines the roles of both a county and district council, with its headquarters located at County Hall in Trowbridge. Notably, the non-metropolitan county is distinct from the larger ceremonial county, which also encompasses Swindon, making it a key player in local planning applications and governance. The council was established in 1 April 1889. The council is currently led by Ian Thorn (Liberal Democrats), who has held the position since 20 May 2025. Lucy Townsend serves as Chief Executive since 24 July 2024. The council comprises 98 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 734 towns and villages, including Bradford-On-Avon, Calne, Chippenham, Cricklade, Devizes and Malmesbury. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Wiltshire Council received 6,622 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (2,121), tree works (1,617), discharge of conditions (593). 43 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,384 planning appeals were lodged against Wiltshire Council decisions, of which 374 were allowed and 833 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Wiltshire Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Wiltshire Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.