Berwick St James, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Berwick St James, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Berwick St James
Berwick St James is a quaint village and civil parish located on the River Till in Wiltshire, England, approximately 7 miles northwest of Salisbury and situated on the southern edge of Salisbury Plain. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Asserton and had a population of 137 as of the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 137 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.berwickstjames.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £381,057 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 061C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Berwick St James.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Berwick St James.
- 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 Berwick St James based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Berwick St James.
- - ROSE COTTAGE, HIGH STREET, BERWICK ST JAMES, SALISBURY, SP3 4TS
T1 - Holly tree - reduce height by 25% T2 - Hazel tree - reduce height by 25% T3 - Walnut tree - reduce height by 25% and remove one branch T4 - Willow tree - reduce height by 25% and remove overhangi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - SPRINGSIDE, HIGH STREET, BERWICK ST JAMES, SALISBURY, SP3 4TN
Large Acacia to have two lower northern branches removed
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The White House, High Street, Berwick St James, Salisbury, SP3 4TL
Single storey rear and side extension with new chimney and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - The Boot Inn, High Street, Berwick St James, Salisbury, Wilts, SP3 4TN
Nomination of The Boot Inn, High Street, Berwick St James to be listed as an Asset of Community Value
Status: Permitted | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-21
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A brief summary of Berwick St James in Wiltshire
Berwick St James is a quaint village and civil parish located on the River Till in Wiltshire, England, approximately 7 miles northwest of Salisbury and situated on the southern edge of Salisbury Plain. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Asserton and had a population of 137 as of the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 137 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Berwick St James show an average sale price of £381,057, 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 Berwick St James a particularly low-crime area.
Berwick St James has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Berwick St James, Winterbourne Stoke. 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 Berwick St James includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Parsonage Down SSSI, River Till SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon, Salisbury Plain. 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, Berwick St James planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.berwickstjames.org.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 Berwick St James
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Berwick St James. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Berwick St James may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Berwick St James were tree works (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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