Bishopstrow, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishopstrow, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Bishopstrow
Bishopstrow is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, just 1.5 miles southeast of Warminster town centre. Positioned south of the former A36 road, now designated as the B3414, this small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications within the area.
Population: 157 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £307,432 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 054C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishopstrow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopstrow.
- 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 Bishopstrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Bishopstrow.
- - Eastleigh Court, Bishopstrow, Warminster, BA12 9HW
Change of use of Eastleigh Court from offices to short-stay accommodation; repair, restoration and enhancement of Eastleigh Court including demolition of existing single storey extension and construct
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Eastleigh Court, Bishopstrow, Warminster, BA12 9HW
Change of use of Eastleigh Court from offices to short-stay accommodation; repair, restoration and enhancement of Eastleigh Court including demolition of existing single storey extension and construct
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 28, BISHOPSTROW, WARMINSTER, BA12 9HN
T1 Beech tree on the right hand side. Remove approx. 14 of the lowest branches to crown lift the canopy. T2 Beech tree, remove the top crossing branch on the field side and remove the lowest 6 branche
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - BISHOPSTROW COLLEGE, BARROW HOUSE, BISHOPSTROW ROAD, WARMINSTER, BA12 9HU
T1 Removal Conifer hedge down to ground level, approximately 35 trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - The Clock House, 29 Bishopstrow, Warminster, BA12 9HN
Loft conversion with side and rear dormers
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Glebe Cottage, Church Lane, Bishopstrow, Warminster, Wilts, BA12 9HN
Proposed ground mount solar panel system to rear of garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - WYLYE WORKS, WATERY LANE, BISHOPSTROW, WARMINSTER, BA12 9HT
G1 - Group of 4 Ash trees and 2 Sycamore trees (1 Ash is showing stage 3 ADB symptoms, the others stage 1) - Section fell the Ash trees within the group to ground level and Eco-Plug stumps to prevent
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Eastleigh Court, Bishopstrow, Warminster, BA12 9HW
Change of use to a dwelling to include demolition of single storey flat roof extension, construction of a new single storey and two storey extension (as approved under 20/06499/FUL and 20/07096/LBC) w
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Eastleigh Court, Bishopstrow, Warminster, BA12 9HW
Change of use to a dwelling to include demolition of single storey flat roof extension, construction of a new single storey and two storey extension (as approved under 20/06499/FUL and 20/07096/LBC) w
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Eastleigh Court, Bishopstrow, Warminster, BA12 9HW
Demolition of single storey flat roof extension, construction of a new single storey and two storey extension with associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Eastleigh Court, Bishopstrow, Warminster, BA12 9HW
Demolition of single storey flat roof extension, construction of a new single storey and two storey extension with associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Bishopstrow in Wiltshire
Bishopstrow is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, just 1.5 miles southeast of Warminster town centre. Positioned south of the former A36 road, now designated as the B3414, this small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications within the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 157 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Bishopstrow show an average sale price of £307,432, 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 Bishopstrow a particularly low-crime area.
Bishopstrow has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bishopstrow, Warminster, Boreham Road, Sutton Veny. 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 Bishopstrow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs; 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, Bishopstrow 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 Bishopstrow
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Bishopstrow. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Bishopstrow.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Bishopstrow slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bishopstrow were full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Sutton Veny planning applications
- Norton Bavant planning applications
- Woodcock planning applications
- Boreham planning applications
- Henfords Marsh planning applications
- Tytherington planning applications
- Warminster planning applications
- Crockerton Green planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.