How long do planning decisions take near Enford?

The average planning decision time near Enford is 75 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 Enford?

The planning approval rate near Enford is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Enford?

The most common type of planning application near Enford is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Enford?

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Enford, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Enford, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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

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: £341,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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
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- ENFORD HILL, ENFORD, PEWSEY, SN9 6AS
Ash tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-04
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- 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

Property prices in Enford show an average sale price of £341,900, 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, 11 planning applications were submitted near Enford. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Enford.

The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Enford were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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