Compton Bassett, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Compton Bassett, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Compton Bassett
Compton Bassett is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, boasting a population of around 250 residents. Situated just 1 mile north of Cherhill and 2.5 miles east of Calne, this rural community is ideal for those researching planning applications in a picturesque setting.
Population: 236 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.comptonbassett.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,786 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
- LSOA: Wiltshire 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Compton Bassett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Compton Bassett.
- 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 Compton Bassett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Compton Bassett.
- - WOODLAND SOUTHWEST OF BRIAR LEAZE, COMPTON BASSETT, CALNE, SN11 8RQ
T1 - Cherry tree - side prune by 1m to gain a 5m clearance from overhead lines T2, T3 and T4 - 3 x Field Maple trees - side prune by 1m to gain a 5m clearance from overhead lines G1 - Field Maple tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 47 COMPTON BASSETT, CALNE, SN11 8RG
Yew tree - Reduce two thirds of the crown to where the tree mushrooms out.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - TWO STAKS, 40, COMPTON BASSETT, CALNE, SN11 8RG
Remove the tamarisk tree to ground level and grub out the stump to below ground level and replant the garden bed with hardy shrubs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-07
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A brief summary of Compton Bassett in Wiltshire
Compton Bassett is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, boasting a population of around 250 residents. Situated just 1 mile north of Cherhill and 2.5 miles east of Calne, this rural community is ideal for those researching planning applications in a picturesque setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 236 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Compton Bassett show an average sale price of £331,786, 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 Compton Bassett a particularly low-crime area.
Compton Bassett has one conservation area within its boundaries: Compton Bassett. 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 Compton Bassett includes 5 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, Compton Bassett planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.comptonbassett.com/. 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 Compton Bassett
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Compton Bassett. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Compton Bassett may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Compton Bassett were tree works (5), full planning applications (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.