Compton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Compton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Compton are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Compton
Enford, a quaint village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, is situated on the northeastern edge of Salisbury Plain, approximately 10 miles southeast of Devizes and 14 miles north of Salisbury. The parish encompasses nine small settlements, including Compton, Coombe, and East Chisenbury, nestled along the headwaters of the River Avon. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and community, making it a focal point for potential planning applications.
District: Enford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 024C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Compton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Compton.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Compton.
- - COBWEB COTTAGE, 533, EAST CHISENBURY, PEWSEY, SN9 6AQ
Willow tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 764, EAST CHISENBURY, PEWSEY, SN9 6AQ
1 - Hornbeam tree - lift crown 2 - Ash tree - lift crown 3 - Tree of Heaven - overall reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 539 East Chisenbury Pewsey SN9 6AQ
T1 - Weeping Willow - Pollard to previous points on main stem (approx 6m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Compton in Wiltshire
Enford, a quaint village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, is situated on the northeastern edge of Salisbury Plain, approximately 10 miles southeast of Devizes and 14 miles north of Salisbury. The parish encompasses nine small settlements, including Compton, Coombe, and East Chisenbury, nestled along the headwaters of the River Avon. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and community, making it a focal point for potential planning applications. It sits within the Enford district.
Property prices in Compton show an average sale price of £341,900, 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 a particularly low-crime area.
Compton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Enford, East Chisenbury. 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 Compton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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, Compton 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 Compton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Compton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 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 Compton.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Compton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Compton were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- West Chisenbury planning applications
- East Chisenbury planning applications
- Enford planning applications
- Longstreet planning applications
- Littlecott planning applications
- Coombe planning applications
- Fifield planning applications
- New Town planning applications
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