Pewsey, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pewsey, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Pewsey
Pewsey is a village and civil parish located in the heart of the Vale of Pewsey in Wiltshire, approximately 6 miles south of Marlborough and 71 miles west-southwest of London. Accessible via the M4 motorway and the A303, it is also well-connected by rail with Pewsey railway station on the Reading to Taunton line, making it a convenient location for planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 3,790 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.pewsey-uk.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £437,366 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 038C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pewsey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pewsey.
- 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 Pewsey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Pewsey.
- - 45 High Street, Pewsey, SN9 5AF
Retrospective change of use of outbuilding to short-term holiday let studio. Retention of artistic installation to chimney pot
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 3 Walnut Close, Pewsey, SN9 5QS
Loft conversion including installation of 1No catslide dormer to the side elevation and 3No roof-lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - GROVE HOUSE, WHATLEY DRIVE, PEWSEY, SN9 5AR
T2 Ilex Aquifolium - Hedge trim this back about 20cm to make it a neater more conical shape. T3 Ilex Aquifolium - Remove all epicormic growth at the base and crown lift the canopy by 10% to make the l
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - GROVE HOUSE, WHATLEY DRIVE, PEWSEY, SN9 5AR
T1 Hedge mix of Ilex Aquifolium, Fagus Sylvatica and Taxus Baccata - Reduce the width of this hedge by 1m/100cm to make it more manageable to trim back and maintain. T4 Taxus Baccata - Fell and remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Buckleaze Farm, Buckleaze Lane, Pewsey, SN9 5NY
Replacement windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - The Moonrakers Inn, High Street, Pewsey, SN9 5AF
Retention of painted striped colour scheme to front (South) elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Pewsey Surgery, High Street, Wiltshire, SN9 5AQ
Installation of an automated prescription dispenser machine, with associated surround.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 24 Middlemass Green, Pewsey, SN9 5AZ
Oak tree - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 20 High Street, Pewsey, SN9 5AQ
Change of Use from Retail to A3 Restaurant/Cafe
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Holly Bush Lane Side Bridge, Pewsey, SN9 5JQ
Replacement of existing timber bridge deck which is life expired with new FRP bridge deck to take public right of way PEWS29 over Hollybush Lane
Status: Permitted | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Scotchel Nature Reserve Pewsey SN9 5HD
Tree works as per list included in application and tree surveys
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-04-01
View full details - - Broomcroft Road Play Park, Pewsey, Wilts, SN9 5HA
Discharge of condition 4 on PL/2023/05674
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - Knowle Park, Knowle, Pewsey, SN9 5JH
- Single storey front and rear extensions and three new porches at front, rear and to existing annexe. - Removal of 2 No. chimney stacks and provision of 3 No. chimney flues. - Replace 9m long timber
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Pewsey in Wiltshire
Pewsey is a village and civil parish located in the heart of the Vale of Pewsey in Wiltshire, approximately 6 miles south of Marlborough and 71 miles west-southwest of London. Accessible via the M4 motorway and the A303, it is also well-connected by rail with Pewsey railway station on the Reading to Taunton line, making it a convenient location for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,790 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Pewsey show an average sale price of £437,366, 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 Pewsey a particularly low-crime area.
Pewsey has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pewsey, Pewsey, Wilcot Road, Fyfield. 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 Pewsey includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Jones's Mill SSSI, River Avon System SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs; 2 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, Pewsey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.pewsey-uk.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 Pewsey
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Pewsey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pewsey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Pewsey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pewsey were full planning applications (10), tree works (9), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Knowle planning applications
- Fyfield planning applications
- Kepnal planning applications
- Southcott planning applications
- Pewsey Wharf planning applications
- Milkhouse Water planning applications
- Wilcot planning applications
- Little Salisbury planning applications
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.