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Planning in Amesbury

Approved
93%
25 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Amesbury in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,995 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Amesbury district.

The area around Amesbury has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Amesbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.amesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Amesbury, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Amesbury. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (4), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Amesbury?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Amesbury. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Amesbury?
The average planning decision time near Amesbury is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Amesbury?
The planning approval rate near Amesbury is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Amesbury?
The most common type of planning application near Amesbury is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Amesbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Amesbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.