Alton Barnes, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alton Barnes, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Alton Barnes
Alton Barnes is a civil parish in Wiltshire, England, encompassing the villages of Alton Barnes and Alton Priors, along with the hamlet of Honeystreet, located along the picturesque Kennet and Avon Canal. Situated in the Vale of Pewsey, it lies approximately 6 miles east of Devizes, making it a key area for local planning applications and developments.
District: Alton
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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 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alton Barnes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alton Barnes.
- 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 Alton Barnes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Alton Barnes.
- - Newtown Dairy, Alton Barnes, Marlborough, SN8 4LB
Change of use from equestrian to C3 (Dwellinghouse). Conversion of the existing stables to form additional residential accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - NEATES FARM, BROWNS LANE, ALTON BARNES, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4JZ
1 - Sycamore tree - cut back lateral growth to clear building by 3.5m 2 - Cherry tree - raise crown to give 3m clearance above flowering dogwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Alton Barnes in Wiltshire
Alton Barnes is a civil parish in Wiltshire, England, encompassing the villages of Alton Barnes and Alton Priors, along with the hamlet of Honeystreet, located along the picturesque Kennet and Avon Canal. Situated in the Vale of Pewsey, it lies approximately 6 miles east of Devizes, making it a key area for local planning applications and developments. It sits within the Alton district.
Property prices in Alton Barnes show an average sale price of £473,460, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alton Barnes a particularly low-crime area.
Alton Barnes has one conservation area within its boundaries: Alton. 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 Alton Barnes includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pewsey Downs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Pewsey Downs. 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 Alton Barnes
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Alton Barnes. Of these, 67% 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 Alton Barnes.
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 Alton Barnes were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Honeystreet planning applications
- Alton Priors planning applications
- Stanton St Bernard planning applications
- Broad Street planning applications
- Bottlesford planning applications
- Woodborough planning applications
- Hilcott planning applications
- Beechingstoke planning applications
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.