Etchilhampton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Etchilhampton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Etchilhampton
Etchilhampton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, nestled in the scenic Vale of Pewsey, just 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Devizes. This picturesque area may offer unique planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments within its charming rural setting.
Population: 153 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £354,898 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 026C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Etchilhampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Etchilhampton.
- 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 Etchilhampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Etchilhampton.
- - Manor Farm, Etchilhampton, Devizes, SN10 3JR
Discharge of condition 7 (Method statement for paint removal) on PL/2025/00520
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Ambleside, 3 Mixon Close, Etchilhampton, Devizes, SN10 3JS
Extension to double garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 1 THE ORCHARD, ETCHILHAMPTON, DEVIZES, SN10 3JJ
Portuguese laurel - Reduce height by 50% Field maple - Pollard to 5m high
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-07-22
View full details - - Titchborne Farm Spur East To Tichborns Farm House, Etchilhampton, SN10 3JL
Oak (T1) - reduce in height by 4m and reduce/shape sides to match. Oak (T2) - reduce in height by 4m and reduce/shape sides to match Oak (T3) - reduce crown by 2m Oak (T4) - reduce crown by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Etchilhampton in Wiltshire
Etchilhampton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, nestled in the scenic Vale of Pewsey, just 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Devizes. This picturesque area may offer unique planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments within its charming rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 153 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Etchilhampton show an average sale price of £354,898, 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 Etchilhampton a particularly low-crime area.
Etchilhampton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Etchilhampton. 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 Etchilhampton includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Etchilhampton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Etchilhampton
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Etchilhampton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Etchilhampton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Etchilhampton were full planning applications (1), 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.
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