Hilcott, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hilcott, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Hilcott
North Newnton is a civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Pewsey. Nestled in the picturesque Vale of Pewsey, the area is characterized by the upper reaches of the Salisbury Avon, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications related to rural development and environmental conservation.
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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 038C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hilcott.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hilcott.
- 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 Hilcott based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Hilcott.
- - STADDLESTONES, STITCHINGS LANE, HILCOTT, PEWSEY, SN9 6LD
2 x Fir trees - fell due to overcrowding and being partially dead 1 x Mexican Cypress tree - fell due to overcrowding and proximity to overhead wires
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Chestnut Cottage, Hilcott, Pewsey, SN9 6LE
Demolition of existing rotten conservatory and replacing with single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Chestnut Cottage, Hilcott, Pewsey, SN9 6LE
Demolition of existing rotten conservatory and replacing with single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-01
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A brief summary of Hilcott in Wiltshire
North Newnton is a civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Pewsey. Nestled in the picturesque Vale of Pewsey, the area is characterized by the upper reaches of the Salisbury Avon, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications related to rural development and environmental conservation.
Property prices in Hilcott 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 Hilcott a particularly low-crime area.
Hilcott has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodborough, Hilcott. 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 Hilcott includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Hilcott 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 Hilcott
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Hilcott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hilcott may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hilcott were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bottlesford planning applications
- Woodborough planning applications
- North Newnton planning applications
- Broad Street planning applications
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- Manningford Bruce planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.