Erlestoke, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Erlestoke, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Erlestoke are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Erlestoke
Erlestoke is a village and civil parish situated in Wiltshire, England, positioned on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain. It is located approximately 6 miles east of Westbury and southwest of Devizes, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications within this picturesque region.
Population: 635 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.erlestoke.org/
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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: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 025F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Erlestoke.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Erlestoke.
- 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 Erlestoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Erlestoke.
- - BARTON COTTAGE, 51 HIGH STREET, ERLESTOKE, DEVIZES, SN10 5UA
T1 Lawson Cypress - Remove to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - BARTON COTTAGE, 51 HIGH STREET, ERLESTOKE, DEVIZES, SN10 5UA
T1 Silver Birch - Crown reduce. Reduce height by 2m to leave a height of 15m. Reduce lateral branches by 1m. Remove lowest lateral branch to crown lift. G1 Ash stems x 5 and Laurel - Remove to ground
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - OAK BEAMS, 48 HIGH STREET, ERLESTOKE, DEVIZES, SN10 5UA
T1 Silver Birch - Remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - George and Dragon, High Street, Erlestoke, Devizes, SN10 5TX
Nomination of George and Dragon to be listed as an Asset of Community Value
Status: Permitted | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 34 HIGH STREET, ERLESTOKE, DEVIZES, SN10 5TZ
T1 Sycamore. Fell. TG2 Ash trees. 3 x ash trees with die back in heavy decline. T3 Maple. Reduce crown by 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-26
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A brief summary of Erlestoke in Wiltshire
Erlestoke is a village and civil parish situated in Wiltshire, England, positioned on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain. It is located approximately 6 miles east of Westbury and southwest of Devizes, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications within this picturesque region. The settlement has a population of approximately 635 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Erlestoke 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 Erlestoke a particularly low-crime area.
Erlestoke has one conservation area within its boundaries: Erlestoke. 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 Erlestoke includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bratton Downs SSSI, Great Cheverell Hill SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Erlestoke planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.erlestoke.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 Erlestoke
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Erlestoke. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Erlestoke may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Erlestoke were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (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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