Britford, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Britford, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Britford
Britford is a picturesque village and civil parish located alongside the River Avon, approximately 1.5 miles southeast of Salisbury in Wiltshire, England. Easily accessible via the A338 Salisbury-Bournemouth road, Britford had a population of 592 according to the 2011 Census, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 410 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.britfordparishcouncil.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 062A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Britford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Britford.
- 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 Britford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Britford.
- - Thatch Cottage, Lower Road, Britford, Salisbury, SP5 4DU
Discharge of Conditions 3 (method for render removal) and 4 (sample panel of the render to be used) of PL/2026/00870
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Rectory Farm House, Church Lane, Britford, Salisbury, SP5 4DX
Discharge of Conditions 2 (Vent/Air Brick Covers) and 3 (Repointing) of PL/2025/08046
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Moat Cottage, Church Lane, Britford, Salisbury, SP5 4DX
Discharge of Conditions 2 (vent/air brick covers) and 3 (repointing) of PL/2025/08032
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Thatch Cottage, Lower Road, Britford, Salisbury, SP5 4DU
Replacing the defective cement render on the east, south and west elevations with traditional lime render, followed by decoration using a breathable stone coloured paint, and repainting the existing p
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Thatch Cottage, Lower Road, Britford, Salisbury, SP5 4DU
Replacing the defective cement render on the east, south and west elevations with traditional lime render, followed by decoration using a breathable stone coloured paint, and repainting the existing p
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Haven Court, Marshmead Close, Clarendon, Salisbury, SP5 3DD
Discharge of conditions 3, 7 & 9 on PL/2022/02957
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - HAVEN COURT, MARSHMEAD CLOSE, CLARENDON, SALISBURY, SP5 3DD
Discharge of conditions 14 and 15 of PL/2022/02957
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Britford in Wiltshire
Britford is a picturesque village and civil parish located alongside the River Avon, approximately 1.5 miles southeast of Salisbury in Wiltshire, England. Easily accessible via the A338 Salisbury-Bournemouth road, Britford had a population of 592 according to the 2011 Census, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 410 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Britford a particularly low-crime area.
Britford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Salisbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Britford includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Britford Water Meadows SSSI, East Harnham Meadows SSSI, River Avon System SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Britford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.britfordparishcouncil.co.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 Britford
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Britford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Britford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Britford were listed building and heritage (4), advertising consent (2), full planning applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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