How long do planning decisions take near Firsdown?

The average planning decision time near Firsdown is 49 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Firsdown?

The planning approval rate near Firsdown is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Firsdown?

The most common type of planning application near Firsdown is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Firsdown?

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Firsdown, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Firsdown, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

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About Firsdown

Population: 622 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
LSOA: Wiltshire 057A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Firsdown.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Firsdown.

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 Firsdown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Firsdown.

- 7 Firs Road, Firsdown, Salisbury, SP5 1SF
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of PL/2024/06074 - Reduction in size of new dwelling and removal of rear balcony and single storey element to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-05
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- 18D FIRS ROAD, FIRSDOWN, SALISBURY, SP5 1SQ
6 Beech trees - Reduce lateral branches by 20%. Crown lift to 3.5m. Reduce height of two westernmost trees by 3.5m and easternmost trees by 2m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-02
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- 7 JUNIPER ROAD, FIRSDOWN, SALISBURY, SP5 1SS
Single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-07
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- 16 Firs Close, Firsdown, Salisbury, SP5 1SG
Front & rear single storey extension plus a garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-02
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- 32 Juniper Road, Firsdown, Salisbury, SP5 1SS
Proposed single storey side and rear extension with pitched roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Firsdown in Wiltshire

Firsdown is a civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Salisbury. This charming area offers potential for various planning applications, making it an attractive spot for developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 622 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Firsdown a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Firsdown includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Porton Down SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Salisbury Plain; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Porton Down. 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 Firsdown

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Firsdown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Firsdown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Firsdown were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (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, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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