Horningsham, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horningsham, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Horningsham
Horningsham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, near the border with Somerset. Situated approximately 4 miles southwest of Warminster and 4.5 miles southeast of Frome, this charming area may present unique planning opportunities due to its proximity to both towns and its rural character.
Population: 347 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: https://www.horningshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £307,432 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 054C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horningsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horningsham.
- 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 Horningsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Horningsham.
- - 78 THE ISLAND, HORNINGSHAM, WARMINSTER, BA12 7LJ
T1 Goat Willow - Historically pollard at 1m, current height of 6m, multi stemmed. Recommend to pollard again back down to 1m. T2 Goat Willow - Current height 5m, reduce to 1m height. G1 Crown lift hed
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 83 WATER LANE, HORNINGSHAM, WARMINSTER, BA12 7LL
T1 Apple - Reduce in height by 1.5m and round off by not removing more the 1.5m on each branch. T2 Greengage - Reduce by 1m. T3 Plum - Reduce by 1m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - KEEPERS YARD, CHAPEL STREET, HORNINGSHAM, WARMINSTER, BA12 7LU
T1 - Malus sp (Apple Tree) - Tree is at 6m height, is significantly growing over the road and neighbouring property, causing damage. Is within an overgrown hedgerow. Recommend to prune approximately 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Land at Church Street, Horningsham, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7LW
T8060 Mature Goat Willow - Reduce height to 1m above ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Land at Water Lane, Horningsham, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7LL
T3717 - Group of 4 semi mature Ash tree - Clear signs of Ash Dieback. Recommendation to fell to ground level. T3720 - Single early mature Ash tree - Clear signs of Ash Dieback. Recommendation to fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 66 Church Street, Horningsham, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7LW
Goat Willow - Coppice.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Land adjacent to Woodward House, Church Street, Hornishsham, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7LW
T3489 Ash early mature - Recommend for dismantle.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - MEMORIAL VILLAGE HALL, WATER LANE, HORNINGSHAM, WARMINSTER, BA12 7LL
T1 Holly tree - Crown lift by 1.5m from base of tree. G1 Mixed broad leaf trees - Side prune by 2m to remove overhanging branches on cricket field. G2 Horse Chestnut. (old coppiced stools x3) Re coppi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - HORNINGSHAM COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL, CHURCH STREET, HORNINGSHAM, WARMINSTER, BA12 7LW
G003, T002, T014, T015 - Please refer to Horningsham Primary School Tree Survey Schedule 2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - 102 ANCHOR BARTON, HORNINGSHAM, WARMINSTER, BA12 7LR
T1 - Cherry (Prunus avium) - Mature trifurcated tree at 8m in height, canopy spread the majority of the garden. Recommendation to ‘Crown Clean’ (removal of dead, crossing and diseased branches) and a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - LODGE ROAD, HORNINGSHAM, BA12 7NG
G1 - row of 7 x Ash trees - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Horningsham in Wiltshire
Horningsham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, near the border with Somerset. Situated approximately 4 miles southwest of Warminster and 4.5 miles southeast of Frome, this charming area may present unique planning opportunities due to its proximity to both towns and its rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 347 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Horningsham show an average sale price of £307,432, 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 Horningsham a particularly low-crime area.
Horningsham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horningsham. 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 Horningsham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Longleat Woods SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire 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, Horningsham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.horningshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Horningsham
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Horningsham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Horningsham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horningsham were tree works (14). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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