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Planning in Orcheston

Only 1 decision near Orcheston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Orcheston in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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About Orcheston

Orcheston is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, just under a mile north-west of Shrewton on Salisbury Plain. The parish encompasses the former parishes of Orcheston St Mary and Orcheston St George, along with the hamlet of Elston. As of the 2011 census, Orcheston had a population of 327, making it a small but notable community for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 327 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Orcheston area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Orcheston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Orcheston has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Orcheston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.orchestonparishcouncil.com/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Orcheston, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Orcheston.

The most common types were tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Orcheston?
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Orcheston.
What types of planning applications are most common near Orcheston?
The most common type of planning application near Orcheston is tree works applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Orcheston?
You can search and track planning applications near Orcheston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.