Sambourne, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sambourne, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sambourne are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sambourne
Sambourne, a charming village and civil parish in Warwickshire, is located 1.5 miles northwest of Coughton and offers a picturesque setting with its sloping terrain rising to 500 feet near the ancient Ridge Way. The village features a small triangular green at the intersection of four roads and is characterized by several historic timber-framed buildings dating back to the 17th century. Recognized for its historical significance, the central area was designated as a conservation area on 22 July 1991, making it an important focus for planning applications and heritage considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £340,284 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 044D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sambourne.
- 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 Sambourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Sambourne.
- - Ausonia, 65 West Street, Warminster, BA12 8JZ
New additional dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 31 Marsh Street, Warminster, BA12 9PG
Proposed Replacement Single Storey Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 21 Broadway, Warminster, BA12 8EB
Erection of a new single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 67A WEST STREET, WARMINSTER, BA12 8JZ
T1 Holly - Reduce the height by up to 3 metres and spread by 1 metre all round.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 4 Chapel Street, Warminster, BA12 8BY
Renewal of existing Outline Planning Consent PL/2022/09847 - Proposed detached dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Land south of 84 Westleigh, Warminster, BA12 8NJ
Discharge of conditions 6 Mitigation scheme & 7 water efficiency report of planning application PL/2023/09745 (Proposed New Dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 62 VICTORIA ROAD, WARMINSTER, BA12 8HF
Use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - 23 SOUTH STREET, WARMINSTER, BA12 8DZ
Conversion of conservatory to larger single storey extension. Addition of two-storey extension to rear elevation. Addition of new front entrance with porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 73 WEST STREET, WARMINSTER, BA12 8JZ
T1 - Walnut tree - fell T2 - Conifer tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Sambourne in Wiltshire
Sambourne, a charming village and civil parish in Warwickshire, is located 1.5 miles northwest of Coughton and offers a picturesque setting with its sloping terrain rising to 500 feet near the ancient Ridge Way. The village features a small triangular green at the intersection of four roads and is characterized by several historic timber-framed buildings dating back to the 17th century. Recognized for its historical significance, the central area was designated as a conservation area on 22 July 1991, making it an important focus for planning applications and heritage considerations.
Property prices in Sambourne show an average sale price of £340,284, 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 Sambourne a particularly low-crime area.
Sambourne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Warminster. 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 Sambourne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Sambourne 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.
Planning Activity in Sambourne
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Sambourne. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Sambourne.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sambourne were full planning applications (17), tree works (16), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 10 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.