Aldbourne, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aldbourne, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Aldbourne
Aldbourne is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 6 miles north-east of Marlborough in Wiltshire, nestled on the south slope of the scenic Lambourn Downs, part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area features a winterbourne that flows south to the River Kennet, 4 miles away, and includes the hamlets of Upper Upham and Woodsend, along with a section of Preston. As of the 2011 Census, Aldbourne had a population of 1,833, reflecting its vibrant community amidst a rich natural landscape.
Population: 1,865 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: https://www.aldbourne.net/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £473,460 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 012C
Crime Statistics
8 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- public-order: 4
- violent-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aldbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aldbourne.
- 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 Aldbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Aldbourne.
- - SARSEN HOUSE, THE GREEN, ALDBOURNE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2EN
T1 & T2 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - 30–40% crown reduction of both trees. Reduce lateral and vertical branches back to suitable secondary growth points, maintaining balanced proportions and prese
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Beech Knoll, Crooked Corner, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2EJ
Discharge of condition 4 (fireplace surrounds) on PL/2025/07383
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 21A The Green, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2EN
Conversion of garage to habitable space including loft conversion and addition of dormer windows. Stand alone "No Dig" car port.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 4 THE KNOLL, LOTTAGE ROAD, ALDBOURNE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2EA
T1 Lime - Pollard to 8m above ground level. Tree is growing too large for the area, pollard to allow smaller crown to grow and be managed at a smaller height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - HIGHTOWN, 21 THE GREEN, ALDBOURNE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2EN
T1 Common Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 3 Crooked Corner, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2EL
Replacement of porch door which is beyond repair due to rot
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Court House, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2EJ
Replacement of the existing field shelter/former stable and formation of an access track using existing field access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 13 The Square, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2DU
Extension to cafe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Brook Cottage, 12 South Street, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2DW
Proposal to provide a pergola with a twin wall translucent UPVC roof over the existing paved garden area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - BEECH KNOLL, CROOKED CORNER, ALDBOURNE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2EJ
Discharge of Conditions 5 (8/8 sash window in the east elevation details of the window joinery) 6 (casement windows in the coach house detail) & 8 (details of doorway at ground floor between Utility a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 3 Crooked Corner, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2EL
Removal of a plasterboard false wall covering the old party wall between nos 3 and 4 Crooked Corner, establish nature of plaster covering of the old wall and replace with three coat lime using a speci
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - The Old Manor, The Square, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2DU
New development and alterations to ancillary buildings and associated works at The Old Manor, which include a new swimming pool, pool house, workshop building, garden rooms, tennis court, alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - The Old Manor, The Square, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2DU
New development and alterations to ancillary buildings and associated works at The Old Manor, which include a new swimming pool, pool house, workshop building, garden rooms, tennis court, alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - HIGHTOWN, 21 THE GREEN, ALDBOURNE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2EN
T1 – Common Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) - fell
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - HIGHTOWN, 21 THE GREEN, ALDBOURNE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2EN
T2 – Horse Chestnut - 30% crown reduction and deadwooding. Interfering branches with the neighbouring lime tree to be reduced and separated to improve both canopies. T3 – Lime Tree - 30% crown reducti
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Ivy House, 2-4 South Street, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2DW
Proposed domestic vehicular access & gates and parking space
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Ivy House, 2-4 South Street, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2DW
Proposed domestic vehicular access & gates and parking space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - HAYDON WAY, 7 CROOKED CORNER, ALDBOURNE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2EL
T1 Gleditsia T2 Willow T3 Cypress - 30% reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - BEECH KNOLL, CROOKED CORNER, ALDBOURNE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2EJ
Fenestration alterations and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 62 WHITLEY ROAD, ALDBOURNE, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 2BU
2 x Beech trees - fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-13
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A brief summary of Aldbourne in Wiltshire
Aldbourne is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 6 miles north-east of Marlborough in Wiltshire, nestled on the south slope of the scenic Lambourn Downs, part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area features a winterbourne that flows south to the River Kennet, 4 miles away, and includes the hamlets of Upper Upham and Woodsend, along with a section of Preston. As of the 2011 Census, Aldbourne had a population of 1,833, reflecting its vibrant community amidst a rich natural landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,865 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Aldbourne show an average sale price of £473,460, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 8 crimes reported in the Aldbourne area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Aldbourne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Aldbourne. 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 Aldbourne includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Aldbourne planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.aldbourne.net/. 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 Aldbourne
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Aldbourne. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Aldbourne.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aldbourne were full planning applications (10), tree works (8), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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