Laverstock, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Laverstock, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Laverstock
Laverstock is a vibrant village and civil parish located on the northeastern and eastern outskirts of Salisbury, Wiltshire. The parish, shaped like a figure 7, includes the hamlet of Ford, the eastern portion of the former manor of Milford, and parts of the Hampton Park district, as well as the area near the historic settlement of Old Sarum. As of 2021, Laverstock had a population of 10,277, making it an important area for planning and development considerations.
Population: 10,455 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.laverstock-ford.co.uk/index.html
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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 053B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Laverstock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Laverstock.
- 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 Laverstock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Laverstock.
- - Cranbrook, Laverstock Park, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1QJ
Extension to garage and replacement of bay window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 4 THE AVENUE, SALISBURY, SP1 1NF
Fell Horse Chestnut tree stump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Southbank House , Elm Grove, Salisbury , SP1 1NQ
T1 Bay (Laurus Nobilis) - Ganoderma fruiting bodies at base of SE side, stems dying back or dead. Fell to 1m stump - replant in different location.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 22 Riverside Close, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1QW
Demolition of the existing four-bedroom, two-storey dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - SYDNEY HOUSE, 21 BOURNE AVENUE, SALISBURY, SP1 1LP
T1 Mt Ash - Fell. T2 Dogwood - Cut back branches overhanging boundary walls back to boundary. T3 Sycamore - Fell. T4 Hazel - Coppice down 1m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 6 MILLBROOK, SALISBURY, SP1 1NH
T1 Plum - Fell. T2 Crab Apple - Reduce to best growth points circa 40-50cm below previous pruning points and reshape. T3 Bay (no. 5 Millbrook) - Reduce the height by 3-3.5 metres and trim to shape as
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 31 Potters Way, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1PX
Certificate of lawfulness for single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - CRANBROOK, LAVERSTOCK PARK, LAVERSTOCK, SALISBURY, SP1 1QJ
Sycamore tree - crown raise to 5.5m over highway
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 11 Riverside Close, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1QW
Revised application of PL/2022/07787 - Single storey extensions to east and west elevations. Insertion of bay window to front and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Laverstock in Wiltshire
Laverstock is a vibrant village and civil parish located on the northeastern and eastern outskirts of Salisbury, Wiltshire. The parish, shaped like a figure 7, includes the hamlet of Ford, the eastern portion of the former manor of Milford, and parts of the Hampton Park district, as well as the area near the historic settlement of Old Sarum. As of 2021, Laverstock had a population of 10,277, making it an important area for planning and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,455 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Laverstock 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 Laverstock a particularly low-crime area.
Laverstock has one conservation area within its boundaries: Salisbury. 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 Laverstock includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cockey Down SSSI, East Harnham Meadows SSSI, River Avon System SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon. 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, Laverstock planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.laverstock-ford.co.uk/index.html. 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 Laverstock
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Laverstock. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Laverstock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Laverstock were tree works (27), full planning applications (24), listed building and heritage (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 65 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 48 applications
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