Ferne, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ferne, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ferne are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ferne
Berwick St John is a charming village and civil parish located in southwest Wiltshire, England, approximately 5 miles east of Shaftesbury in Dorset. The parish encompasses notable areas such as the Ashcombe Park estate, parts of the Ferne Park estate, and the majority of Rushmore Park, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £393,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ferne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ferne.
- 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 Ferne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Ferne.
- - Tennis Court, Ferne Estates, Berwick St John, Wiltshire SP7 0EU
Tennis and games building over existing outdoor tennis court.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-11-24
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A brief summary of Ferne in Wiltshire
Berwick St John is a charming village and civil parish located in southwest Wiltshire, England, approximately 5 miles east of Shaftesbury in Dorset. The parish encompasses notable areas such as the Ashcombe Park estate, parts of the Ferne Park estate, and the majority of Rushmore Park, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Ferne show an average sale price of £393,060, 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 Ferne a particularly low-crime area.
Ferne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Berwick St John. 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 Ferne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Win Green Down SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire 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, Ferne 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 Ferne
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Ferne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ferne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ferne were full planning applications (1), tree works (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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.