Chalford, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chalford, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chalford are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chalford
Chalford is a civil parish and market town located in west Wiltshire, England, nestled below the northwestern edge of Salisbury Plain. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of Trowbridge and the same distance north of Warminster, making it a strategically placed area for planning applications related to local development and community projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,520 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 039D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chalford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chalford.
- 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 Chalford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
548 planning applications found near Chalford.
- - 146 EDEN VALE ROAD, WESTBURY, BA13 3QF
T1 Ash - Pollard to leave at a height of 7.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 30 Willoughby Close, Westbury, BA13 3GA
Side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 53 Leigh Road, Westbury, BA13 3QW
Erection of a detached single storey dwelling within the private residential rear curtilage & demolition of a single storey extension to the south of No. 53 Leigh Road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 140 EDEN VALE ROAD, WESTBURY, BA13 3QF
T1 Ash - Pollard to 12m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 75 Fell Road, Westbury, BA13 2GG
Retrospective application for removal of conservatory and replacement with single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 73 Brabant Way, Westbury, BA13 3UW
Lawful development: Proposed outbuilding where the size, height and siting on the property is within permitted development rights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Cradlebridge House, 140 Leigh Road, Westbury, BA13 3QR
Replacement of 4 windows and 1 door and fanlight in timber
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Cradlebridge House, 140 Leigh Road, Westbury, BA13 3QR
Replacement of 4 windows and 1 door and fanlight in timber
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Unit 21, Woodland Industrial Estate, Eden Vale Road, Westbury, BA13 3QS
Change of use from mixed-use (Use Classes B8 and E[g]) to proposed mixed-use comprising: Use Classes (B8 and E [d, e & g])
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 30 Willoughby Close, Westbury, BA13 3GA
To replace two sheds with a workshop in the rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 41 LEIGH ROAD, WESTBURY, BA13 3QW
Single storey flat roof extension with glazed roof lantern all under 4m high. Render walls with doors and window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 7 Westbury Leigh, Westbury, BA13 3SE
Non material amendment to PL/2022/06281 for reversion of gable roof extension to front elevation to simple dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 107 EDEN VALE ROAD, WESTBURY, BA13 3QG
Box dormer to rear of house. New pitch roof over existing single storey extension. Upgrade existing windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 1-14 William House Court, 101 Eden Vale Road, Westbury, BA13 3QF
Installation of the Openreach Fibre network to the building to upgrade them from their current copper connection. The installation will be a mixture of internal and external.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 7 WESTBURY LEIGH, WESTBURY, BA13 3SE
Discharge of condition 4 (Drainage Arrangement) relating to application PL/2022/06281.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - 18 Springfield Road, Westbury, BA13 3QQ
Discharge of conditions 3 (Details of bricks and block pavers), 4 (Railings), 5 (Visibility) and 6 (Surface Water) relating to application PL/2023/00739.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Phipps Manor, Black Horse Lane, Westbury, BA13 3SQ
Installation of an e-charger on the West facing wall of the house
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - 44 Leighton Park North, Westbury, BA13 3RN
Discharge of Condition 3 (Surface water drainage details) relating to application PL/2024/06364.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - 68 Leigh Road, Westbury, BA13 3QP
Two-storey rear extension to replace existing, addition of front porch/canopy, and alterations to existing property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - Unit 15, Woodland Industrial Estate, Eden Vale Road, Westbury, BA13 3QS
Retrospective permission for installation of external plant
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-10
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A brief summary of Chalford in Wiltshire
Chalford is a civil parish and market town located in west Wiltshire, England, nestled below the northwestern edge of Salisbury Plain. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of Trowbridge and the same distance north of Warminster, making it a strategically placed area for planning applications related to local development and community projects.
Property prices in Chalford show an average sale price of £296,520, 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 Chalford a particularly low-crime area.
Chalford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Westbury. 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 Chalford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upton Cow Down SSSI. 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, Chalford 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 Chalford
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Chalford. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Chalford.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Chalford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chalford were full planning applications (34), tree works (11), listed building and heritage (10). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 15 medium-scale applications, 58 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 49 applications
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