Sherston, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sherston, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sherston are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £482,937 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Wiltshire 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
579 planning applications found near Sherston.
- - 39 HIGH STREET, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0LH
25% reduction and crown lift to Copper Beech tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - WATERS MEET, BROOK HILL, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0NQ
T1 Goat Willow - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 4 CLIFF ROAD, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0LN
T1 - Silver Birch tree - reduce by 30% T2 - Rowan tree - reduce by 30%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Pyke Farm, Court Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0LL
Conversion and change of use of outbuilding (workshop, storage and stables) to form ancillary residential annex and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 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: Conditions | 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 - - Apple Wood House, Noble Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0NA
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on PL/2024/10746 to accommodate proposed solar panels to the rear south facing roof slope and changes to the proposed wall materials.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - APPLE COTTAGE, BROOK HILL, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0NQ
T1 - Apple tree to be removed as it is in poor health, retaining the two better specimen Apple trees. These two trees T2 & T3 to be reduced/pollarded.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - PEAR TREE COTTAGE, BROOK HILL, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0NQ
T1 - Dead monolith to be removed. T2 - Acer reduction by up to 30%. T3 - Cortinus reduction by up to 30%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - OLD SILK MILL, BROOK HILL, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0NG
Beech Hedge - Reduce to around 3.75m and Reduce width over pavement and car park.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-04
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 - - THE BARN, GROVE ROAD, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0NF
Changes to doors, windows and cladding. Roughcast rendering and painting of modern Bradstone walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 5 SILVER STREET, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0LW
T1 - Acer Negundo is to be removed to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-24
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 - - FORESTERS HOUSE, 6 HIGH STREET, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, SN16 0LQ
Works to ancillary outbuilding store, to create garden room.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-27
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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 £482,937, 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, 103 planning applications were submitted near Sherston. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Sherston.
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 (38), tree works (35), listed building and heritage (15). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 28 medium-scale applications, 75 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 49 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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