Fonthill Gifford, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fonthill Gifford, Wiltshire.
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About Fonthill Gifford
Fonthill Gifford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, situated to the north of the scenic Nadder Valley. It lies approximately 14 miles (23 km) west of Salisbury, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications in a tranquil rural setting.
Population: 96 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 045F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fonthill Gifford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fonthill Gifford.
- 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 Fonthill Gifford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Fonthill Gifford.
- - The Old Rectory, Fonthill Gifford, Salisbury, SP3 6QH
The building is a steel portal framed building for the storage of hay, straw, fodder and machinery.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-20
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A brief summary of Fonthill Gifford in Wiltshire
Fonthill Gifford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, situated to the north of the scenic Nadder Valley. It lies approximately 14 miles (23 km) west of Salisbury, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications in a tranquil rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 96 (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 Fonthill Gifford a particularly low-crime area.
Fonthill Gifford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Fonthill Bishop. 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 Fonthill Gifford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fonthill Grottoes SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilmark Quarries. 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 Fonthill Gifford
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Fonthill Gifford. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Fonthill Gifford.
The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fonthill Gifford were outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1).
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