East Knoyle, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Knoyle, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About East Knoyle
East Knoyle is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, south-west England, approximately 9 miles south of Warminster and 5 miles north of Shaftesbury, Dorset. Notably, it is the birthplace of renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren and encompasses several hamlets, including Holloway, Milton, The Green, Underhill, and Upton. This charming area may be of interest to those exploring planning applications due to its historical significance and community developments.
Population: 662 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.east-knoyle.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,019 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 061D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Knoyle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Knoyle.
- 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 East Knoyle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near East Knoyle.
- - OLD SCHOOL, CHURCH ROAD, EAST KNOYLE, SALISBURY, SP3 6AE
Holm Oak - Remove limb towards garden. Bay - Reduce in height by up to 6 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - LAUNDRY HOUSE, HINDON ROAD, EAST KNOYLE, SALISBURY, SP3 6AA
G1 x 8 Beech. Overgrown hedgerow - Reduce to 2.5m from ground level. Plant new hedge along western boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - RED LION COTTAGE, THE STREET, EAST KNOYLE, SALISBURY, SP3 6AJ
Sycamore tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 19 THE STREET, EAST KNOYLE, SALISBURY, SP3 6AL
T1 Holly - Crown lift lower branches to 2.5m from ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - BEECHCROFT, THE STREET, EAST KNOYLE, SALISBURY, SP3 6AJ
Copper Beech - Reduce whole canopy by up to 2m & thin out canopy by up to 15%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - ST MARYS CHURCH, CHURCH ROAD, EAST KNOYLE, SP3 6AE
Ash Suffering from ash die back: Fell to approx two meters
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of East Knoyle in Wiltshire
East Knoyle is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, south-west England, approximately 9 miles south of Warminster and 5 miles north of Shaftesbury, Dorset. Notably, it is the birthplace of renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren and encompasses several hamlets, including Holloway, Milton, The Green, Underhill, and Upton. This charming area may be of interest to those exploring planning applications due to its historical significance and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 662 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in East Knoyle show an average sale price of £368,019, 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 East Knoyle a particularly low-crime area.
East Knoyle has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Knoyle. 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 East Knoyle includes 2 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, East Knoyle planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.east-knoyle.co.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 East Knoyle
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near East Knoyle. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Knoyle may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Knoyle were tree works (10), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Underhill planning applications
- Holloway planning applications
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- Milton planning applications
- Upton planning applications
- The Green planning applications
- Sedgehill planning applications
- Sem Hill planning applications
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