Sherston, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sherston, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Sherston
Sherston is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles west of Malmesbury in Wiltshire, England. Bordered to the north by the Gloucestershire county line and to the southeast by the historic Fosse Way, a Roman road, Sherston encompasses several hamlets, including Easton Town to the east, Pinkney along the Malmesbury road, and Willesley to the north. This charming area presents potential opportunities for planning applications, particularly given its unique geographical features and community structure.
Population: 1,585 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: https://www.sherston.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £381,576 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Wiltshire 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sherston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sherston.
- 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 Sherston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Sherston.
- - Court House, Court Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0LL
Replacement of lower sash window. Repairs to windows. Replacement of gutter and repairs to rainwater goods. Repairs to porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 39 The Tarters, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0NT
Single storey side extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 46 The Tarters, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0NT
Remodelling of existing dormer to increase width.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - HEADWATERS, BROOK HILL, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0NQ
G5 Hazel - Re-coppice; G6 Climbing Species - Remove by 1 metre to clear stay insulator for public safety.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 1 Noble Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0NA
Replace rear extension. Addition of rooflights and windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - GLOSSOP COTTAGE, GROVE ROAD, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0NF
T1 Prunus Avium - Remove the tree down to 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - HILL COTTAGE, 34 HIGH STREET, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0LQ
Yew tree - Reduce by 25%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - The Old Flower Shop, Noble Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0NA
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) relating to planning application PL/2024/11593 (Erection of side extension in position of historical extension to existing/remaining building)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 2 SILVER STREET, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0LW
T1 Variegated Maple - Reduce by 2m in height and lateral spread
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Tally House, Grove Road, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0NF
Installation of garage door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Court Lodge, 5 High Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0LH
Demolition of existing single storey extension and replacement with a proposed garden room extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Court Lodge, 5 High Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0LH
Demolition of existing single storey extension and replacement with a proposed garden room extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - OLD SILK MILL, BROOK HILL, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0NG
Removing of lower branches of 6 lime trees up to the crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - LYNDHURST, 32 HIGH STREET, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0LQ
Replace back-of-house kitchen extension rear gable [windows and doors in timber frame].
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - 34 THE TARTERS, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0NT
T1 Beech tree is to be reduced by up to 2 metres all over.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Avondale, Brook Hill, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0NQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - 14 Swan Barton, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0LJ
Demolish existing conservatory. Replace with singe storey extension forming access hall and kitchen
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-12-31
View full details - - TANNERS HOUSE, TANNERS HILL, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0NB
Cherry tree - reduction by upto 1/3 Willow- re pollard Poplars- re pollard Silver birch- reduction by upto 1/3 Sweet chestnut- reduction by upto 1/3 Apple trees- re pollard Lawson trees- reduction by
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - MOUNT PLEASANT, BROOK HILL, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0NQ
T1 - Yew. Reduce by 2m in height as shading garden T2 - Apple. Reduce by 2m in height and spread as shading garden and encroaching on phone lines.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Sherston in Wiltshire
Sherston is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles west of Malmesbury in Wiltshire, England. Bordered to the north by the Gloucestershire county line and to the southeast by the historic Fosse Way, a Roman road, Sherston encompasses several hamlets, including Easton Town to the east, Pinkney along the Malmesbury road, and Willesley to the north. This charming area presents potential opportunities for planning applications, particularly given its unique geographical features and community structure. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,585 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Sherston show an average sale price of £381,576, 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 Sherston a particularly low-crime area.
Sherston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sherston. 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 Sherston includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Sherston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.sherston.org.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 Sherston
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Sherston. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sherston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 Sherston were full planning applications (11), tree works (9), listed building and heritage (6). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Easton Town planning applications
- Pinkney planning applications
- Willesley planning applications
- Brook End planning applications
- Luckington planning applications
- Westonbirt planning applications
- Alderton planning applications
- Knockdown planning applications
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