Stockton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stockton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stockton are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stockton
Stockton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque Wylye Valley of Wiltshire, England, approximately 8 miles southeast of Warminster. The parish also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Bapton, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and developments in a serene rural setting.
Population: 182 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £340,284 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 042D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stockton.
- 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 Stockton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Stockton.
- - 16, STOCKTON, WARMINSTER, BA12 0SE
Spruce tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Stockton in Wiltshire
Stockton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque Wylye Valley of Wiltshire, England, approximately 8 miles southeast of Warminster. The parish also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Bapton, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and developments in a serene rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 182 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Stockton show an average sale price of £340,284, 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 Stockton a particularly low-crime area.
Stockton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stockton. 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 Stockton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Starveall and Stony Down SSSI, River Avon System SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon. 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, Stockton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Stockton
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Stockton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stockton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stockton were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.