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Planning in Berwick St John

Only 9 decisions near Berwick St John in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Berwick St John

Berwick St John is a village and civil parish located in southwest Wiltshire, England, approximately 5 miles east of Shaftesbury in Dorset. The parish encompasses notable areas such as the Ashcombe Park estate, a portion of the Ferne Park estate, and the majority of Rushmore Park, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 327 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Berwick St John area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Berwick St John a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Berwick St John has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Berwick St John 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 http://www.berwickstjohn.co.uk.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Berwick St John, 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, 11 planning applications were submitted near Berwick St John.

The most common types were tree works (7), outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Berwick St John?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Berwick St John.
What types of planning applications are most common near Berwick St John?
The most common type of planning application near Berwick St John is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Berwick St John?
You can search and track planning applications near Berwick St John on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.