How long do planning decisions take near Great Wishford?

The average planning decision time near Great Wishford is 85 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 Great Wishford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Wishford?

The most common type of planning application near Great Wishford is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Wishford?

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Great Wishford, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Wishford, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Wishford are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Great Wishford

Great Wishford is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Wylye Valley of Wiltshire, England. Situated approximately three miles north of Wilton and five miles northwest of Salisbury, the village features a distinctive triangular street layout with South Street, West Street, and Station Road, all nestled close to a bend in the River Wylye, making it an appealing area for planning applications and developments.

Population: 344 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £362,026 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
LSOA: Wiltshire 052A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Wishford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Great Wishford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Great Wishford.

- WISHFORD HOUSE, WEST STREET, GREAT WISHFORD, SALISBURY, SP2 0PQ
T1 Holm Oak tree - Reduce by 1/3rd. Reduce the load off the main lower limbs as risk of splitting and falling. T2 Sycamore tree - Reduce by 1/3rd and shape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-05
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A brief summary of Great Wishford in Wiltshire

Property prices in Great Wishford show an average sale price of £362,026, 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 Great Wishford a particularly low-crime area.

Great Wishford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Wishford, Stapleford. 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 Great Wishford includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ebsbury Down SSSI, River Avon System SSSI, River Till SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs; 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, Great Wishford 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 Great Wishford

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Great Wishford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

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

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Great Wishford were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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