Churchfields, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Churchfields, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Churchfields are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Churchfields
Churchfields, located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is a vibrant area within a cathedral city and civil parish that boasts a population of 41,820. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Avon, Nadder, and Bourne, Churchfields is conveniently positioned around 20 miles from Southampton and 30 miles from Bath, making it an appealing location for planning applications and development projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £362,026 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 059C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Churchfields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Churchfields.
- 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 Churchfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Churchfields.
- - 119 Netherhampton Road, Salisbury,, SP2 8NA
Loft conversion to create a 4th bedroom as per the neighboring property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 12 FISHERTON ISLAND, SALISBURY, SP2 7TG
Crown reduce Magnolia by 30%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Harnham Recreation Ground, Harnham Road, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8JB
T1 (Crack willow) - Remove lower branches as highlighted in photo to expose historic view of Salisbury Cathedral. T2 (Crack willow) - Reduce lower stem to expose historic view of Salisbury Cathedral.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 27 Berkshire Road, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8NY
Proposed Single Storey Extension and Alterations (erecting a pitched roof to replace the flat roof over the existing integral garage and convert the garage to a utility and store; and fenestration alt
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - The Old Mill, Town Path, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8EU
Discharge of condition 4 (Noise Management Plan) relating to application PL/2025/06345.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 8 FISHERTON ISLAND, SALISBURY, SP2 7TG
T1 Silver Birch - Light pollard. T2 Ash (self seeded) - 50% reduction. T3 Black Alder (self Seeded) - Light pollard. T4 Judas - Light pollard. T5 Dogwood - Light pollard. T6 Strawberry - Annual haircu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 103, THE CLOSE, SALISBURY, SP1 2EY
T1 Yew - Hard trim top and all sides of the Yew tree in front garden reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 113 Netherhampton Road, Salisbury, SP2 8NA
Proposed Single Storey extension and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Land to south of 8 Fisheron Island, 8 Fisherton Island, Salisbury, SP2 7TG
1: Willow, pollard to current trunk height 2: Willow, pollard and reduce height 2: Willow, pollard and reduce height These are the three trees closest to the river bank
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - The Fishing Lodge, West Walk, The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EY
Minor ground floor extension to rear of Fishing Lodge (Water compatible use)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - 7 FISHERTON ISLAND, SALISBURY, SP2 7TG
T1 T2 T3 - 3 x Conifer trees - fell T4 - Apple tree - fell T5 - Conifer tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2022-12-28
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A brief summary of Churchfields in Wiltshire
Churchfields, located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is a vibrant area within a cathedral city and civil parish that boasts a population of 41,820. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Avon, Nadder, and Bourne, Churchfields is conveniently positioned around 20 miles from Southampton and 30 miles from Bath, making it an appealing location for planning applications and development projects.
Property prices in Churchfields show an average sale price of £362,026, 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 Churchfields a particularly low-crime area.
Churchfields has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Salisbury, Stratford sub Castle. 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 Churchfields includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Harnham Chalk Pit SSSI, River Avon System SSSI; 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, Churchfields 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 Churchfields
In the last 24 months, 114 planning applications were submitted near Churchfields. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Churchfields maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Churchfields were tree works (38), full planning applications (35), listed building and heritage (21). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 16 medium-scale applications, 98 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 28 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 81 applications
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