Fifield, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fifield, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Fifield
Fifield is a small settlement within the village and civil parish of Enford, located in Wiltshire, England. Situated on the northeast edge of Salisbury Plain, Fifield is approximately 10 miles southeast of Devizes and 14 miles north of Salisbury. The parish encompasses a series of nine quaint settlements along the headwaters of the River Avon, making it a unique area for planning applications that may involve rural development and conservation efforts.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £437,366 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fifield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fifield.
- 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 Fifield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Fifield.
- - NEWTON COTTAGE, ENFORD, PEWSEY, SN9 6DH
1 - Ash tree - fell 2 & 3 - 2 x uprooted trees - remove 4 - Willow tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Longacre, Enford, Pewsey, SN9 6DH
Two Storey Side Extension. Single Storey Rear Extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - RIVERSIDE COTTAGE, NEWTOWN, ENFORD, PEWSEY, SN9 6DH
T1 Lime tree - pollard to 7m-8m above ground level, due to heavy lean and poor union at 4m T2 Walnut tree - crown reduction by 2m-2.5m to remove end weight from long extended laterals and shape; prune
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-11
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A brief summary of Fifield in Wiltshire
Fifield is a small settlement within the village and civil parish of Enford, located in Wiltshire, England. Situated on the northeast edge of Salisbury Plain, Fifield is approximately 10 miles southeast of Devizes and 14 miles north of Salisbury. The parish encompasses a series of nine quaint settlements along the headwaters of the River Avon, making it a unique area for planning applications that may involve rural development and conservation efforts.
Property prices in Fifield show an average sale price of £437,366, 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 Fifield a particularly low-crime area.
Fifield has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fittleton and Haxton, Enford, Netheravon. 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 Fifield 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, Fifield 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 Fifield
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Fifield. 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 Fifield 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 Fifield were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes 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.