Hilperton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hilperton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hilperton are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £276,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 033B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hilperton.
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
188 planning applications found near Hilperton.
- - 104 CHURCH STREET HILPERTON TROWBRIDGE BA14 7RG
1. Laurel tree @6m 2. Prunus tree @4m 3. Birch tree @13m 4. Cherry tree @13m All growing from garden of 104 Church Street - canopies overhang boundary line into 9 St Michael's Close - prune back canop
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 131 Devizes Road, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7QJ
Single-Storey Extension and Internal Layout Alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 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: Permitted | 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: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 12 Whaddon Lane, Hilperton, Trowbridge , BA14 7RN
Replacement of perspex pitched roof with new flat roof with rubber covering incorporating a lantern rooflight (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-18
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 - - 226 CHURCH STREET, HILPERTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 7RG
T1 Cypress - Tree is dead. Fell. T2 Cypress - Reduce height by up to 1m and trim sides to reshape. T3 Beech - Overall crown reduction by 1 - 2m final height approximately 4m. T4 Beech - Reduce height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 16 Whaddon Lane, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7RN
Refurbishment, garage conversion and addition of a single-storey rear extension and separate new build single-storey ancillary annex.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Four Acres Dog Field, Whaddon Lane, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7RN
Variation of condition 4 of PL/2023/05787 to amend the opening hours of the private hire dog field.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - 7 St Michaels Close, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7RQ
Proposed Two Storey Rear, Single Storey Side Extensions & Roof/Dormer Alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 110 Church Street, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7RG
Replacement of garage roof and side windows with repair and replacement if necessary of the supporting timber beams
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - 208 Devizes Road, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7QP
Alterations to convert workshop to two dwellings as granted with permission PL/2021/10979
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 109 CHURCH STREET, HILPERTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 7RG
T1 and 2 - Betula Pendula - Reduce regrowth to previous cut points in 2020 approx 7 meters high
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - THE MANOR HOUSE, HILL STREET, HILPERTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 7RS
Demolition of an existing conservatory and replacement with new single storey garden room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-26
View full details - - The Old Rectory, 237 Church Street, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7RL
Proposed wall mounted GC2 kiosk to house new gas meter.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-19
View full details - - 225 Church Street, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7RG
Works to fell: 1 x Mature Horse Chestnut tree 3 x Leylandii trees All identified trees will be felled, and removed as shredding's.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - 52 HILL STREET, HILPERTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 7RY
Proposed New Driveway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 49 Hill Street, Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wilts, BA14 7RY
Single storey flat roof rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-23
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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 £276,710, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hilperton 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 Hilperton
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Hilperton. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hilperton were full planning applications (27), tree works (11), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 38 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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