Norton Bavant, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Norton Bavant, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Norton Bavant
Norton Bavant is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Warminster. This charming locality offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural character and community-focused environment.
Population: 120 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.nortonbavant.co.uk
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £307,432 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 042C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Norton Bavant.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Norton Bavant.
- 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 Norton Bavant based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Norton Bavant.
- - South Farm, Norton Bavant, Warminster, BA12 7BB
Change of use of an existing agricultural barn to a Use Class B2 (General Industrial) workshop for vehicle repair and maintenance. (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-13
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A brief summary of Norton Bavant in Wiltshire
Norton Bavant is a quaint village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Warminster. This charming locality offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural character and community-focused environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 120 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Norton Bavant 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 Norton Bavant a particularly low-crime area.
Norton Bavant has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bishopstrow, Sutton Veny. 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 Norton Bavant includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Scratchbury & Cotley Hills SSSI, River Avon System SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs; 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, Norton Bavant planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.nortonbavant.co.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 Norton Bavant
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Norton Bavant. The average decision time was 79 days.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Norton Bavant were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Bishopstrow planning applications
- Sutton Veny planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.