How long do planning decisions take near Dinton?

The average planning decision time near Dinton is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Dinton?

The planning approval rate near Dinton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dinton?

The most common type of planning application near Dinton is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dinton?

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Dinton, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dinton, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Dinton are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dinton

Dinton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Nadder Valley of Wiltshire, approximately 8 miles west of Salisbury along the B3089 road. As of the 2011 census, the population of Dinton was 696, with a subsequent estimate of 733 in 2019. The civil parish also encompasses the nearby village of Baverstock, situated about 1 mile to the east of Dinton, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 755 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

Website: http://www.southwilts.com/site/Dinton/

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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 054B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dinton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dinton.

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 Dinton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Dinton.

- Deerland Farm, Dinton, Salisbury, SP3 5ER
Change of use of part of existing site, from Agricultural to Equestrian use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Bower End, Hindon Road , Dinton , Salisbury , SP3 5EG
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials), 9 (River Avon Special Area of Conservation Mitigation Compliance), 10 (locations of bat roosts and nesting opportunities for birds) & 13 (scheme of hard and soft
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 3 Clarendon Close, Dinton, Salisbury, SP3 5HG
Replacement rear conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-23
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- LITTLE CLARENDON, HINDON ROAD, DINTON, SALISBURY, SP3 5DZ
T1 - Yew tree - crown lift all lower branches off and away from building by 2-3m T2 - Magnolia tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-18
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- New Bower, Hindon Road, Dinton, Salisbury, SP3 5EG
NMA relating to PL/22/06873 (Construction of higher, enlarged Garden Terrace to enable wheelchair access from the house onto the terrace and then by ramp down into the garden) - Modification to width
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Dinton in Wiltshire

Property prices in Dinton 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 Dinton a particularly low-crime area.

Dinton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dinton. 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 Dinton includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI, Dinton Railway Cutting SSSI, Dinton Quarry SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs; 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, Dinton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.southwilts.com/site/Dinton/. 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 Dinton

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Dinton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dinton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Dinton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dinton were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (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.

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