Hilperton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hilperton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Hilperton
Hilperton is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, just 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the centre of Trowbridge. Nestled near the northeastern edge of Trowbridge, it offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 4,550 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,057 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 031A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hilperton.
- 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 Hilperton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Hilperton.
- - 105 CHURCH STREET, HILPERTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 7RG
3 Silver Birch trees - 20% crown reduction. 2 Cypress trees - 20% crown reduction. Yew tree - 20% crown reduction. Silver Birch tree - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Coach House, 112a Church Street, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7RG
Erection of a single-storey rear extension to the rear of the dwelling to provide accessible ground-floor accommodation, responding to the occupants’ disability and mobility needs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land opposite 17 Hanewell Rise, Hilperton, BA14 7UA
T1 Horse Chestnut - Repeat crown reduction and shape up to 3-4m. Reduction to suitable growth points. T2 Oak - Minor crown raise on secondary branches to maintain height over public open space and rem
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 179 Devizes Road, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7QS
Single and two storey extensions to include kitchen, sitting, wc, utility and pool (with changing room and plant lean too), en-suite bedroom, detached single garage with internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - HILPERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, NEWLEAZE, HILPERTON, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE, BA14 7SB
To renew the Planning Permission for 5 years for the existing Mobile Classroom at Hilperton Primary School, Mobile 830(12).
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Field off Whaddon Lane, Whaddon, Hilperton, BA14 7RN
Change of use of land to a dog exercise field
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Maylands Farm, Whaddon Lane, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7RN
Discharge of conditions 2, 3 and 4 of PL/2022/09408
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Hilperton in Wiltshire
Hilperton is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, just 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the centre of Trowbridge. Nestled near the northeastern edge of Trowbridge, it offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,550 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Hilperton show an average sale price of £294,057, 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 Hilperton a particularly low-crime area.
Hilperton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hilperton, Trowbridge, Hilperton Road. 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 Hilperton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Hilperton
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Hilperton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Hilperton.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Hilperton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hilperton were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.