How long do planning decisions take near Middle Woodford?

The average planning decision time near Middle Woodford is 73 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Middle Woodford?

The most common type of planning application near Middle Woodford is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Middle Woodford?

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Middle Woodford, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Middle Woodford, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Middle Woodford are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Middle Woodford

Middle Woodford is a civil parish located in southern-central Wiltshire, England, along the west bank of the River Avon, approximately 4 miles north of Salisbury. The parish comprises the villages of Lower Woodford, Middle Woodford, and Upper Woodford, with Upper Woodford being the largest settlement. Historically, the population saw a decline from 523 residents in 1871 to 405 in 1951, reflecting the area's changing demographic trends, which may be pertinent for those considering planning applications in this quaint rural setting.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £362,026 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
LSOA: Wiltshire 049B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Middle Woodford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middle Woodford.

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 Middle Woodford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Middle Woodford in Wiltshire

Property prices in Middle Woodford show an average sale price of £362,026, 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 Middle Woodford a particularly low-crime area.

Middle Woodford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lower Woodford. 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 Middle Woodford includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI, Lower Woodford Water Meadows 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.

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Planning Activity in Middle Woodford

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Middle Woodford. The average decision time was 73 days.

The average decision period of 73 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 Middle Woodford were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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