How long do planning decisions take near Eastcott?

The average planning decision time near Eastcott is 36 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 Eastcott?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Eastcott?

The most common type of planning application near Eastcott is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Eastcott?

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Eastcott, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eastcott, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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

About Eastcott

Eastcott is a hamlet located within the village and civil parish of Easterton in Wiltshire, England, situated approximately 4 miles south of Devizes. The parish also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Easterton Sands, making it a quaint area of interest for planning applications in a rural setting.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £355,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 038A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eastcott.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Eastcott based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Eastcott.

- HIGHLANDS HOUSE, 60 HIGH STREET, EASTERTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4PG
Pine tree - Reduce by 5m. Conifer tree - Fell. Remove ivy covered shrub.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-09
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- Dairy Cottage, Eastcott, Devizes, SN10 4PJ
Erection of garden building within the residential curtilage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-09
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- 15 HIGH STREET, EASTERTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4PE
Ash tree - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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- THE WELL HOUSE, KINGS ROAD, EASTERTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4PS
G1 Beech trees (x7) & Elder (x1) - Reduce to ten foot high pollards. T2 Apple - Reduce by 20%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-24
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- EASTCOTT HOUSE, 5 EASTCOTT COMMON, EASTERTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4PL
Reconstruction of an existing masonry garden boundary wall that partially collapsed during extreme flooding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-29
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- Dairy Cottage, Eastcott, Devizes, Wilts, SN10 4PJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the use of property as an independent dwelling house (Resubmission of PL/2024/02324)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-04-24
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- 28 HIGH STREET, EASTERTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4PE
T1 Oak reduce by 1-2m T2 Holly Reduce by 3-4m G1 Elm and Hazel coppice to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Eastcott in Wiltshire

Property prices in Eastcott show an average sale price of £355,080, 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 Eastcott a particularly low-crime area.

Eastcott has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Easterton, Market Lavington, Urchfont. 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 Eastcott includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salisbury Plain SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Salisbury Plain; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Salisbury Plain. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Eastcott

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Eastcott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

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

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Eastcott were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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