Harnham, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harnham, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Harnham are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Harnham
Harnham is a suburb located approximately 0.6 miles south of Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, England, and is divided into West Harnham and East Harnham. Nestled across the River Avon, this area offers a blend of residential and community spaces, making it a key focus for planning applications and developments in proximity to Salisbury.
Population: 4,992
District: Salisbury
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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 055A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harnham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harnham.
- 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 Harnham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Harnham.
- - 4 Harnwood Road, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8DB
Conversion of single garage to kitchen and minor internal alteration to form annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - HAZELMERE HOUSE, 74 HARNHAM ROAD, HARNHAM, SALISBURY, SP2 8JN
Western Red Cedar tree - crown reduce back to previous growth points 4m-5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 54 Wiltshire Road, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8HR
Flat roof extension with Parapet and pebble dash render walls, to match existing with a depth of 4m and max height/ridge/eaves 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Harnham Slope, Salisbury, Wiltshire.
T23 Beech - Fruiting bodies of Kretzschmaria deusta at base and 1.5 metres. Will fail onto footpath. Fell to safe height. T26 Beech - Long dead tree. Several branches already shed. Multiple Ganoderma
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - YATELEY, COOMBE ROAD, SALISBURY, SP2 8BT
2 Beech trees to dismantle with historic fire damage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Fairlands, Coombe Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BT
Loft conversion with roof lights side-facing flat roof dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 26 WILMAN WAY, HARNHAM, SALISBURY, SP2 8QS
T1 Common Beech - Reduce whole crown by 2.5 metres to suitable growth points. Reduce lateral main branches growing over the footpath and neighbouring properties by a further metre (3.5 metres total) w
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 25 Andrews Way, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8QR
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 212 Essex Square, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8HZ
Window replacements
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 36 WILMAN WAY, HARNHAM, SALISBURY, SP2 8QS
T1 Mature Sycamore: crown reduction, reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2.5 metres.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Drove End, Old Blandford Road, Salisbury, SP2 8DE
Proposed Two and Single Storey Extensions and Alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 111 BOUVERIE AVENUE SOUTH, SALISBURY, SP2 8EA
Prior Notification (larger home extension scheme) demolish existing conservatory and form a single storey rear extension, with a rear projection of 4.65 metres with eaves height of 2.54 metres and max
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 4 BISHOPS DRIVE, EAST HARNHAM, SALISBURY, SP2 8NZ
T1 - Beech tree - reduce crown by up to 20% T2 - Hornbeam tree - reduce by up to 20% to reshape crown T3 - Pine tree - remove one low branch
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 9 Harnwood Road, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8DD
Rear and side extensions and extension to front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 56 Harnwood Road, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8DB
Proposed Single and Two Storey extensions and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 46 HARNWOOD ROAD, HARNHAM, SALISBURY, SP2 8DB
T1 - Yew tree - reduce by 30% (2m)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Springhill, Old Blandford Road, Salisbury, SP2 8DE
Two storey and single storey extensions and associated alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - 30 HARNWOOD ROAD, HARNHAM, SALISBURY, SP2 8DB
Erection of storage shed (14' x 8') in front garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Harnham in Wiltshire
Harnham is a suburb located approximately 0.6 miles south of Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, England, and is divided into West Harnham and East Harnham. Nestled across the River Avon, this area offers a blend of residential and community spaces, making it a key focus for planning applications and developments in proximity to Salisbury. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,992. It sits within the Salisbury district.
Property prices in Harnham 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 Harnham a particularly low-crime area.
Harnham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Salisbury. 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 Harnham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Harnham Chalk Pit 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, Harnham 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 Harnham
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Harnham. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Harnham.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Harnham were full planning applications (18), tree works (16), outline applications (5). 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, 6 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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