How long do planning decisions take near Edington?

The average planning decision time near Edington is 38 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 Edington?

The planning approval rate near Edington is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Edington?

The most common type of planning application near Edington is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Edington?

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Edington, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Edington, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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About Edington

Edington is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 4 miles east-northeast of Westbury. Nestled beneath the northern slope of Salisbury Plain, the parish extends southward onto the Plain. Notably, it features a Grade I listed parish church, originally constructed for Edington Priory in the 14th century, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.

Population: 703 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

Website: http://edingtonwiltshire.org.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £254,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 063D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Edington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Edington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Edington.

- 2B LOWER ROAD, EDINGTON, WESTBURY, BA13 4QN
T1 Magnolia - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-19
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- THE OLD VICARAGE, WESTBURY ROAD, EDINGTON, WESTBURY, BA13 4QF
T2 - Nothofagus (Beech) tree - fell - the tree has grown too large for the area and is crowding out surrounding trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-01
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- WHITES FARM, 6 INMEAD, EDINGTON, WESTBURY, BA13 4QR
Self seeded small Horse Chestnut tree - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-02
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- ORCHARD HOUSE, 2B LOWER ROAD, EDINGTON, WESTBURY, BA13 4QN
T1 Maple - Re-pollard the tree, pruning back to the previous points. T2 Maple - Remove the tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-14
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- Westover, 11 Greater Lane, Edington, Westbury, BA13 4QP
Erection of new first floor to existing building with 3 rear pitched dormer windows
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-20
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A brief summary of Edington in Wiltshire

Property prices in Edington show an average sale price of £254,850, 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 Edington a particularly low-crime area.

Edington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Edington, Edington, Tinhead, Bratton. 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 Edington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bratton Downs SSSI. 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, Edington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://edingtonwiltshire.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 Edington

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Edington. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Edington.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Edington were tree works (10), full planning applications (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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