Bemerton Heath, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bemerton Heath, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Bemerton Heath
Bemerton, originally a rural hamlet and civil parish west of Salisbury, has evolved into a suburb of the city. Today, it comprises distinct areas, including Bemerton Heath, Bemerton Village, and Lower Bemerton, making it a diverse location for potential planning applications within the vibrant Salisbury community.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 056A
Crime Statistics
101 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 49
- anti-social-behaviour: 16
- criminal-damage-arson: 14
- other-theft: 6
- public-order: 5
- burglary: 4
- drugs: 3
- other-crime: 2
- shoplifting: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bemerton Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bemerton Heath.
- 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 Bemerton Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Bemerton Heath.
- - 410 Devizes Road, Salisbury, SP2 9LY
Removal of conservatory and construction of two storey extension to North East elevation together with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 42 Harper Road, Salisbury, SP2 7HQ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension to an existing domestic bungalow with associated internal alterations. Also the erection of an external 1:12 slope for improved access to the proposed extens
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 64 Wellington Way, Salisbury, SP2 9BX
Installation of ASHP in the rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1 Heath Road, Salisbury, SP2 9JS
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans - Materials) and 11 (Wording for Overnight Accommodation) relating to application PL/2025/09496.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 6 Coronation Road, Salisbury, SP2 9DB
Single storey side extension and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Land to the rear of 64 & 66 Queen Alexandra Road, Salisbury, SP2 9LA
Subdivision of plot, erection of 1 new dwelling, together with hard and soft landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 28 Queen Alexandra Road, Salisbury, SP2 9LN
New front porch, two storey rear extension and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - DOC - 45 Pembroke Road, Bemerton Heath, Salisbury, SP2 9DH
Discharge of condition 8 (surface water) relating to application 20/10323/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Community Gardens, Gainsborough Close, Bemerton Heath, Wiltshire, SP2 9HJ
Installation of a new disabled access ramp and gazebo with associated landscaping, including the reuse and relocation of the existing gazebo
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Bemerton Heath in Wiltshire
Bemerton, originally a rural hamlet and civil parish west of Salisbury, has evolved into a suburb of the city. Today, it comprises distinct areas, including Bemerton Heath, Bemerton Village, and Lower Bemerton, making it a diverse location for potential planning applications within the vibrant Salisbury community.
The Bemerton Heath area recorded 101 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Bemerton Heath has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Salisbury, Stratford sub Castle. 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 Bemerton Heath 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, Bemerton Heath 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.
Planning Activity in Bemerton Heath
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Bemerton Heath. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Bemerton Heath.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bemerton Heath were full planning applications (14), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 54% 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, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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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.