Idmiston, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Idmiston, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Idmiston
Idmiston is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles southeast of Amesbury and 6 miles northeast of Salisbury. The parish encompasses the villages of Porton and Gomeldon, all situated along the River Bourne and connected by the A338 road. This area presents various opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to key transport links and surrounding communities.
Population: 2,015 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.idmistonpc.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,019 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 049C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Idmiston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Idmiston.
- 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 Idmiston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Idmiston.
- - Land at Church Road, Idmiston, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0AS
Vary Conditions 2,3,4 and 5 on PL/2023/04010 - Erection of 2 detached dwellings with integral garaging, access and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - High View, Idmiston Road, Porton, Salisbury, SP4 0LD
Discharge of conditions 6 (CEMP), 9 (Archaeological work), 10 (Construction Management Statement), 14 (Tree protection) and 15 (Landscape work) of PL/2025/04645.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 20 Church Road, Idmiston, Salisbury, SP4 0AZ
Proposed Roof conversion, Extension and Alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-13
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A brief summary of Idmiston in Wiltshire
Idmiston is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles southeast of Amesbury and 6 miles northeast of Salisbury. The parish encompasses the villages of Porton and Gomeldon, all situated along the River Bourne and connected by the A338 road. This area presents various opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to key transport links and surrounding communities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,015 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Idmiston show an average sale price of £368,019, 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 Idmiston a particularly low-crime area.
Idmiston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Boscombe, Porton. 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 Idmiston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Porton Meadows SSSI. 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, Idmiston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.idmistonpc.org/. 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 Idmiston
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Idmiston. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Idmiston.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Idmiston were full planning applications (6), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 46% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.