Staverton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staverton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Staverton are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Staverton
Staverton is a village and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, approximately 1.75 miles north of Trowbridge and 3 miles east of Bradford on Avon. This quaint community offers a rural setting that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the surrounding area.
Population: 1,884 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: https://stavertonparishcouncil.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £276,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Staverton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staverton.
- 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 Staverton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Staverton.
- - Staverton House, 51A, Staverton, Trowbridge, BA14 6NX
Discharge of condition 5 of PL/2025/02846 - Drainage details
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Emmaus School, School Lane, Staverton, Trowbridge, BA14 6NZ
Retrospective application for approval of security fencing which required to support the safeguarding, safety and effective operation of the school, while maintaining an open and welcoming environment
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Emmaus School, School Lane, Staverton, Trowbridge, BA14 6NZ
Unstable existing boundary wall to be removed and replaced with 2m high bow topped fencing in front of new building and with 3m high fencing at car park end of site, Existing "lean to" single storey e
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 93, Staverton, Trowbridge, BA14 6PB
Non-Material Amendment to planning application PL/2023/08387 - Removal of approved cladding and rendering of all elevations
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Staverton Farm, Staverton, Trowbridge, BA14 6PE
Change of use of existing barn (cow shed) into a rural workers dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Staverton in Wiltshire
Staverton is a village and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, approximately 1.75 miles north of Trowbridge and 3 miles east of Bradford on Avon. This quaint community offers a rural setting that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the surrounding area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,884 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Staverton show an average sale price of £276,710, 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 Staverton a particularly low-crime area.
Staverton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trowbridge, Hilperton Road, Holt. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Staverton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Staverton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://stavertonparishcouncil.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 Staverton
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Staverton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Staverton.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Staverton were full planning applications (6), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 55% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Ham Green planning applications
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