Elston, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elston, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Elston are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Elston
Orcheston is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, located on Salisbury Plain, just northwest of Shrewton. The parish merges the former parishes of Orcheston St Mary and Orcheston St George, and includes the hamlet of Elston. As of the 2011 census, the population of Orcheston stood at 327, making it a small but significant community for planning considerations in the region.
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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: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 045F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elston.
- 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 Elston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Elston.
- - 9 THE LIMES, HIGH STREET, SHREWTON, SALISBURY, SP3 4BW
Horse Chestnut - Removal of all epicormic growth up to 5 m is required to manage the significant reactionary growth produced following the previous substantial crown reduction. This dense, low-level e
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - Shrewton Manor, High Street, Shrewton, Salisbury, SP3 4DB
Conversion of the upper floor of the outbuilding to provide a private annexe sole use of application and new open porch to rear and alterations to three existing openings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Shrewton Manor, High Street, Shrewton, Salisbury, SP3 4DB
Conversion of the upper floor of the outbuilding to provide a private annexe sole use of application and new open porch to rear and alterations to three existing openings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Gul Riverside, Elston Lane, Shrewton , Salisbury, SP3 4HL
Erection of timber stables and steel-frame open side barn
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - STREET FRONTAGE, THE LIMES, HIGH STREET, SHREWTON, SALISBURY, SP3 4BW
G3 - 9 x Lime trees (subject to TPO S/TPO/286) - re-pollard to original pruning points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 6c The Limes, High Street, Shrewton, Salisbury, SP3 4BW
New single storey extension to the rear of the property and two storey extension to the front of the property. Alteration to raised landscape to the rear garden and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Shrewton Manor, High Street, Shrewton, Salisbury, SP3 4DB
Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures including six permanent fixings for deployable flood barriers. Application of sealant to individual utility entry points and the re-pointing of wall area up to
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-17
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A brief summary of Elston in Wiltshire
Orcheston is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, located on Salisbury Plain, just northwest of Shrewton. The parish merges the former parishes of Orcheston St Mary and Orcheston St George, and includes the hamlet of Elston. As of the 2011 census, the population of Orcheston stood at 327, making it a small but significant community for planning considerations in the region.
Property prices in Elston 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 Elston a particularly low-crime area.
Elston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Orcheston. 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 Elston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Till SSSI; 2 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.
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Planning Activity in Elston
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Elston. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Elston.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Elston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Elston were full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.