Fiddington Sands, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fiddington Sands, Wiltshire.
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Planning applications in Fiddington Sands are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fiddington Sands
Market Lavington is a civil parish and sizable village in Wiltshire, England, with a population of approximately 2,200. Situated on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain, it is located 5 miles south of Devizes and along the B3098 road connecting Westbury and Urchfont. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Northbrook, Lavington Sands, and Fiddington Sands, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 028C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fiddington Sands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fiddington Sands.
- 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 Fiddington Sands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Fiddington Sands.
- - 15 PARSONAGE LANE, MARKET LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4AA
Conifer - Fell. Pine - Fell. 2 x Hedge - Reduce by 5ft in height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 25 HAMILTON DRIVE, MARKET LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4BN
T1 Oak - Remove deadwood and whole crown reduction by 2m as the tree is overhanging property and causing excessive shading of property as well as encroaching on overhead wires.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land to the North of Drove Lane, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4NT
Permission in Principle for the development of up to 9 No. residential dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 1 NORTHBROOK, MARKET LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4AN
T1 T2 Previously coppiced Sycamore trees - Fell. T3 Dead Elm tree - Fell. T4 T5 Sumac trees - Fell leaning stems hanging over garden. T6 Ash Leafed Maple - Reduce height of crown by 2.5 metres and rai
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - St Mary Church , Market Lavington , SN10 4DU
T1 Walnut - Reduce Laterally by 2m and to suitable growth points on the east, south and west sides of the tree. T2,T3,T4 Sorbus - Remove creeper from canopy and reduce canopies by 1m . T5 London Plane
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 4 Saxon Close, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4EF
Removal of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey extension with internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Sands Bungalow, Northbrook, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4AS
Construction of 1.5 storey, detached garage with room over to be used as ancillary accommodation - changes from previous approval (PL/2023/00506).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 36 Francis Road, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4DH
Proposed two storey side extension and widened existing rear doors.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 5 STOBBERTS ROAD, MARKET LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4AZ
T1 Eucalyptus - Fell to ground level. T2 Norway Maple - Reduce crown by 2-3m. G1 Silver Birch - Crown raise to 2/2.5m over garden. Reduce limbs that overhang building to suitable growth points to give
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 44 High Street, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4AG
Alteration and subdivision of the existing buildings on site to create 4 dwellings and their associated parking arrangements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 44 High Street, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4AG
Alteration and subdivision of the existing buildings on site to create 4 dwellings and their associated parking arrangements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - SPRINGFIELD, 92 HIGH STREET, MARKET LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4AQ
Norway maple (T1) - reduce and shape crown by 30% (1 - 2m) and remove/reduce limbs extending to adjacent property to give a minimum of 2m clearance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Ivy Lodge, 85 High Street, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4AQ
Demolition of structurally unstable chimney breast and log store to rear of house and alterations to rear elevation and veranda
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - Ivy Lodge, 85 High Street, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4AQ
Demolition of structurally unstable chimney breast and log store to rear of house and alterations to rear elevation and veranda
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 54 High Street, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4AG
Gable ended canopy porch on gallows brackets above front door to property (facing high street)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 78/80 High Street, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4AG
Retrospective removal of concrete pebble dash render to front and rear of 78 - 80. To be replaced with traditional lime render.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Lavington & Easterton Football Field, SN10 4NT
Erection of new Clubhouse to replace previous one damaged by wind beyond repair
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - RED HOUSE, 6 HIGH STREET, MARKET LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4AF
T1. Beech Tree - Up to 15% thin to canopy and reduce by up to 3 meters. T2. Apple Tree - Remove T3. Scots Pine - Remove - growing too close to Beech tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - The Barn, 2 Church Street, Market Lavington, Devizes, Wilts, SN10 4DT
Conversion of portion of existing attached store/workshop into boot room, with shower room behind and form internal door opening into existing kitchen. External alterations to change existing door int
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - 39 Nursing & residential Home High Street, Market Lavington, SN10 4AG
T2 - Mature Oak Foliage tip lift to 2m verticaql clearance over building and remove deadwood.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Fiddington Sands in Wiltshire
Market Lavington is a civil parish and sizable village in Wiltshire, England, with a population of approximately 2,200. Situated on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain, it is located 5 miles south of Devizes and along the B3098 road connecting Westbury and Urchfont. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Northbrook, Lavington Sands, and Fiddington Sands, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fiddington Sands a particularly low-crime area.
Fiddington Sands has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Lavington and Littleton Panell, Easterton, Market Lavington. 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 Fiddington Sands includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salisbury Plain SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Salisbury Plain; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Salisbury Plain. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Fiddington Sands
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Fiddington Sands. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Fiddington Sands maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Fiddington Sands slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Fiddington Sands were tree works (11), full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Northbrook planning applications
- Market Lavington planning applications
- Easterton Sands planning applications
- Eastcott planning applications
- Easterton planning applications
- Lavington Sands planning applications
- Littleton Panell planning applications
- Little Cheverell planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.