Buttermere, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Buttermere, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Buttermere are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Buttermere

Buttermere is a quaint village and civil parish located in eastern Wiltshire, England, approximately 4.5 miles south of Hungerford and 10 miles southeast of Marlborough. Nestled at an elevation of 257 meters above sea level, it is the highest village in Wiltshire and likely the highest in the Wessex region. This unique position on the steep escarpment of Ham Hill may influence local planning considerations and development opportunities in the area.

Population: 42 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 019E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Buttermere.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buttermere.

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 Buttermere based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Buttermere in Wiltshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Buttermere a particularly low-crime area.

Buttermere has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Buttermere includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combe Wood and Linkenholt Hanging SSSI, Inkpen and Walbury Hills SSSI; 15 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Buttermere 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.

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