Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Donhead St Andrew
Donhead St Andrew is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, situated along the River Nadder. Just 4 miles east of the bustling market town of Shaftesbury in Dorset, the parish encompasses the charming hamlets of West End, Milkwell, and Brook Waters. As of the 2011 census, Donhead St Andrew had a population of 413, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for planning applications related to rural development and local amenities.
Population: 412 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.thedonheads.org.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £393,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 050A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Donhead St Andrew.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Donhead St Andrew.
- 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 Donhead St Andrew based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Donhead St Andrew.
- - The Forester, Lower Street, Donhead St Andrew, Shaftesbury, SP7 9EE
Change of use of public house to residence. No building works. Principle Only.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Nadder House, West End Lane, Donhead St Andrew, Shaftesbury, SP7 9DZ
Relocation of existing stone porch, additions of 2 no. single storey extensions (part replacement).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-07
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A brief summary of Donhead St Andrew in Wiltshire
Donhead St Andrew is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, situated along the River Nadder. Just 4 miles east of the bustling market town of Shaftesbury in Dorset, the parish encompasses the charming hamlets of West End, Milkwell, and Brook Waters. As of the 2011 census, Donhead St Andrew had a population of 413, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for planning applications related to rural development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 412 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Donhead St Andrew show an average sale price of £393,060, 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 Donhead St Andrew a particularly low-crime area.
Donhead St Andrew has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Donhead St Mary, Donhead St Andrew. 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 Donhead St Andrew includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Coombe and Ferne Brook Meadows SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire 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, Donhead St Andrew planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.thedonheads.org.uk. 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 Donhead St Andrew
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Donhead St Andrew. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Donhead St Andrew.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Donhead St Andrew slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Donhead St Andrew were full planning applications (5), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 63% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Birdbush planning applications
- Brook Waters planning applications
- Milkwell planning applications
- West End planning applications
- Donhead St Mary planning applications
- Barkers Hill planning applications
- Ludwell planning applications
- Charlton planning applications
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.