Enford, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Enford, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Enford
Enford is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, on the northeastern edge of Salisbury Plain. Situated 10 miles southeast of Devizes and 14 miles north of Salisbury, the parish encompasses nine small settlements along the headwaters of the River Avon, including Compton, Coombe, East Chisenbury, Fifield, Littlecott, Longstreet, New Town, and West Chisenbury. This picturesque area presents a unique setting for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and community development opportunities.
Population: 613 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.enfordnewsletter.org
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £437,366 (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 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Enford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Enford.
- 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 Enford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Enford.
- - Enford Farm, Enford, Pewsey, SN9 6AT
Demolition of existing grain bins and erection of new grain storage/handling facilities including enclosing existing grain drier
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - ENFORD HILL, ENFORD, PEWSEY, SN9 6AS
Ash tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - 45 ENFORD HILL, ENFORD, PEWSEY, SN9 6AS
Group of small sycamores (T1) - reduce in height to match beech hedge Apple (T2) - reduce to 4m in height and shape/prune Ash (T3) - fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Enford in Wiltshire
Enford is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, on the northeastern edge of Salisbury Plain. Situated 10 miles southeast of Devizes and 14 miles north of Salisbury, the parish encompasses nine small settlements along the headwaters of the River Avon, including Compton, Coombe, East Chisenbury, Fifield, Littlecott, Longstreet, New Town, and West Chisenbury. This picturesque area presents a unique setting for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and community development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 613 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Enford show an average sale price of £437,366, 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 Enford a particularly low-crime area.
Enford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Enford, East Chisenbury. 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 Enford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI; 1 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Enford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.enfordnewsletter.org. 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 Enford
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Enford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Enford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Enford were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- West Chisenbury planning applications
- Compton planning applications
- Longstreet planning applications
- Littlecott planning applications
- New Town planning applications
- Coombe planning applications
- Fifield planning applications
- East Chisenbury 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.