Amesbury, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Amesbury, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Amesbury are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Amesbury
Amesbury, located in Wiltshire, England, is a historic town and civil parish renowned for its proximity to the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge. Recognized as potentially the oldest continuously occupied settlement in Great Britain, Amesbury has roots dating back to around 8820 BC. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Ratfyn and West Amesbury, as well as a section of the Boscombe Down military airfield, making it a significant area for both historical interest and modern planning considerations.
Population: 12,995 (2021)
District: Amesbury
Website: https://www.amesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £362,026 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 048G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Amesbury.
- 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 Amesbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Amesbury.
- - SEYMOUR GARDENS, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, SP4 7FA
Copper Beech tree - 15% crown reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 21 Church Street, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7EU
Replacement of an existing gazebo with garden room incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Orchard Close, Church Lane, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7HA
Timber frame car port on existing concrete slab with dense concrete block dwarf wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 63 London Road, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7EE
Extension to existing garage & raising of the existing roof height
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 81 Antrobus Road, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7ND
Retrospective application for retention of existing extension and attached outbuilding, to form sensory room for family use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 7 Gauntlet Road, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7AQ
Adding pitched roof to existing bungalow with dormer window and velux rooflights serving new first floor accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 8 Alanbrooke Close, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7AE
Request for Lawful Development Certificate to confirm existing shed is permitted development under Schedule 2 Part 1 Class E
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 17 FAIRFAX CLOSE, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, SP4 7ST
Sycamore tree - reduce side growth by up to 3m to ensure the south-western canopy is no longer over adjacent fence; reduce remaining canopy spread by up to 3m laterally and balance; reduce height of t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 2 Hillview Close, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7AB
Erection of side and rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Central Car Park, Amesbury, SP4 7AW
T1 - Beech tree - crown lift to 4m; reduce crown by 2m and remove deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - GRAYAN HOUSE, COUNTESS ROAD, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, SP4 7DW
T1 - Leyland Cypress tree - reduce crown by 30% T2 T3 T4 - 3 x Leyland Cypress trees - reduce height by 25% T5 - Cherry tree - reduce crown by 25%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 1 Gauntlet Road, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7AQ
Proposed rear single storey extension and side timber framed car port.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - 10 Old Granary Lane, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7RY
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 64 LONDON ROAD, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, SP4 7DY
Demolition of existing side and rear single storey extensions and conservatory. Construction of single storey side and rear extension with composite cladding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - Unit 3, Stonehenge Walk, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7DB
Change of use from E (a) retail to E (e) healthcare clinic.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-03-02
View full details - - 44 KITCHENER ROAD, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, SP4 7AD
Bike Store with Carport to Front of Property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Amesbury in Wiltshire
Amesbury, located in Wiltshire, England, is a historic town and civil parish renowned for its proximity to the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge. Recognized as potentially the oldest continuously occupied settlement in Great Britain, Amesbury has roots dating back to around 8820 BC. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Ratfyn and West Amesbury, as well as a section of the Boscombe Down military airfield, making it a significant area for both historical interest and modern planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,995 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Amesbury district.
Property prices in Amesbury show an average sale price of £362,026, 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 Amesbury a particularly low-crime area.
Amesbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Amesbury, Amesbury. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Amesbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon. 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, Amesbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.amesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Amesbury
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Amesbury. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Amesbury.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Amesbury were full planning applications (16), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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