How long do planning decisions take near Shrewton?

The average planning decision time near Shrewton is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Shrewton?

The planning approval rate near Shrewton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shrewton?

The most common type of planning application near Shrewton is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shrewton?

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Shrewton, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shrewton, Wiltshire.

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About Shrewton

Shrewton is a village and civil parish located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, approximately 6 miles west of Amesbury and 14 miles north of Salisbury. Situated along the A360 road, which connects Stonehenge to Tilshead, Shrewton is near the source of the River Till, flowing south towards Stapleford. This strategic location may impact planning applications in the area, particularly those related to transport and environmental considerations.

Population: 1,883 (2021)

District: Wiltshire

Website: https://shrewton.com/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £368,019 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 045D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shrewton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shrewton.

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 Shrewton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Shrewton.

- Haywood, Maddington Street, Shrewton, Salisbury, SP3 4JL
Single storey extension to front of bungalow
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Haywood, Maddington Street, Shrewton, Salisbury, SP3 4JL
Detached garage with side car port
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-24
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- Imladris, Salisbury Road, Shrewton, Salisbury, SP3 4EQ
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey rear extension and verandah. Cladding to rear elevation of extension and existing rear projection. Replacement of existing wro
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Shrewton in Wiltshire

Property prices in Shrewton show an average sale price of £368,019, 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 Shrewton a particularly low-crime area.

Shrewton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Orcheston. 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 Shrewton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Parsonage Down SSSI, River Till SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon, Salisbury Plain. 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, Shrewton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://shrewton.com/. 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 Shrewton

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Shrewton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Shrewton.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Shrewton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Shrewton were full planning applications (8), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 73% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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