Semington, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Semington, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Semington
Semington is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 2 miles south of Melksham and 3 miles northeast of Trowbridge. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Little Marsh and Littleton, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its proximity to larger towns and its diverse local community.
Population: 932 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.semington-village.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,057 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 037B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Semington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Semington.
- 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 Semington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Semington.
- - 554 Canal Bridge, Semington, Trowbridge, BA14 6JT
Proposed erection of 1no. high-quality, sustainable, single storey dwelling including car port, home office; new planting and biodiversity enhancement measures.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 18 Pound Lane, Semington, Trowbridge, BA14 6LP
Two storey rear extension, internal alterations. New doors front & rear of existing passage way between house & garage. Polycarbonate roof covering between garage & workshop. Enlargement of patio with
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 3 High Street, Semington, Trowbridge, BA14 6JR
The retention of an outbuilding to be used as a small-scale home business providing beautician services in addition to its use for purposes ancillary to the dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 3 The Hunt Close, Semington, Trowbridge, BA14 6JY
Proposed Two Storey Side, Single Storey Rear Extensions & Dormer Alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 5 The Hunt Close, Semington, Trowbridge, BA14 6JY
Erection of a single storey front and two storey side extension, form pitched roofs to existing dormer windows, and widen width of rear facing dormer window. Demolish existing 1.8m high front and side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Semington in Wiltshire
Semington is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 2 miles south of Melksham and 3 miles northeast of Trowbridge. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Little Marsh and Littleton, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its proximity to larger towns and its diverse local community. The settlement has a population of approximately 932 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Semington show an average sale price of £294,057, 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 Semington a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Semington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.semington-village.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 Semington
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Semington. The average decision time was 53 days.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Semington were full planning applications (6). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 4 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.