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Planning in Bishopdown

Approved
87%
26 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Bishopdown

Bishopdown is a civil parish within the cathedral city of Salisbury, Wiltshire, home to a population of 41,820. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Avon, Nadder, and Bourne, it is conveniently located about 20 miles from Southampton and 30 miles from Bath, making it an appealing area for planning and development opportunities.

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

The area around Bishopdown has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishopdown 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bishopdown, 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, 42 planning applications were submitted near Bishopdown. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), tree works (5), outline applications (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bishopdown?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Bishopdown. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bishopdown?
The average planning decision time near Bishopdown is 63 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 Bishopdown?
The planning approval rate near Bishopdown is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bishopdown?
The most common type of planning application near Bishopdown is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bishopdown?
You can search and track planning applications near Bishopdown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.