Chirton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chirton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chirton are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chirton
Chirton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, on the southern edge of the Vale of Pewsey, approximately five miles southeast of Devizes. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Conock, situated half a mile to the west of the village, and had a population of 406 as of the 2011 census. This picturesque area offers potential for planning applications related to residential development and community projects.
Population: 414 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.chirton.org
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 028C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chirton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chirton.
- 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 Chirton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Chirton.
- - Chirton Cottage, 56 The Street, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS
Addition Of New Window And Doors; And Enlargement Of Existing Windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Chirton Cottage, 56 The Street, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS
Insertion of a new rear window, enlargement of existing window, installation of glazing behind retained barn doors, internal works to improve functionality.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Owls Barn, The Street, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS
A rooflight, window and vents on northern elevation retrospective.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Manor Farm, 17 The Street, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS
Replacement front boundary wall, and new gravel driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 51 The Street, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS
Conifer - Fell. Crab Apple - Reduce to previous points. Conifer Reduce by 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - THE OLD VICARAGE, 57 THE STREET, CHIRTON, DEVIZES, SN10 3QS
T1 Birch - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 17 Manor Farm, The Street, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS
Retrospective application for the Installation of 2 no. air source heat pumps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Manor Farm, 17 The Street, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS
Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling, conversion of existing barn into single dwelling, and sub-division & extension of 'Owls Barn' to create two separate dwellings; with associated parking, turning, l
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Manor Farm, 17 The Street, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS
Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling, conversion of existing barn into single dwelling, and sub-division & extension of 'Owls Barn' to create two separate dwellings; with associated parking, turning, l
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - GLENTHORNE, 35 THE STREET, CHIRTON, DEVIZES, SN10 3QS
Construction of side and front 1.5 storey extension. Alteration of door to existing garage. Horizontal boarding and render to part of existing elevations. Provision of new vehicle gate and pedestrian
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Manor Farm, 17 The Street, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS
Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 of PL/2024/03709
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 51 THE STREET, CHIRTON, DEVIZES, SN10 3QS
1. Fruit Tree - reduce by 1m 2 x . Conifers - Reduce by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - 26 THE STREET, CHIRTON, DEVIZES, SN10 3QS
Silver Birch x 4 Reduce by 2m Maple - Reduce by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - 28 THE STREET, CHIRTON, DEVIZES, SN10 3QS
Beech tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-05-12
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A brief summary of Chirton in Wiltshire
Chirton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, on the southern edge of the Vale of Pewsey, approximately five miles southeast of Devizes. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Conock, situated half a mile to the west of the village, and had a population of 406 as of the 2011 census. This picturesque area offers potential for planning applications related to residential development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 414 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Chirton show an average sale price of £355,080, 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 Chirton a particularly low-crime area.
Chirton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Marden, Chirton. 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 Chirton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI; 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, Chirton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.chirton.org. 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 Chirton
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Chirton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chirton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chirton were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Conock planning applications
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