Stoford, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoford, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stoford are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stoford
South Newton is a village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles north-west of Salisbury in Wiltshire, England. Nestled between chalk downs to the north-east and Grovely Wood to the south-west, it straddles the A36 road and lies along the left bank of the River Wylye, which marks much of its western boundary, while the A360 Salisbury-Devizes road defines the eastern edge of the parish.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 054D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoford.
- 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 Stoford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Stoford.
- - Beehive House, South Street, Great Wishford, Salisbury, SP2 0NN
New Porch on North Side, New Roofs Over Hall and Kitchen, New South Windows and Door and New North Rooflights. Removal of Former Aga Chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Beehive House, South Street, Great Wishford, Salisbury, SP2 0NN
New Porch on North Side, New Roofs Over Hall and Kitchen, New South Windows and Door and New North Rooflights. Removal of Former Aga Chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Down View, Great Wishford, Salisbury, SP2 0NX
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed Use) for a Caravan at Downview, Station Road, Great Wishford
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage, South Street, Great Wishford, Salisbury, SP2 0NN
Retrospective works for the reconstruction of the surviving section of the eastern boundary wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage, South Street, Great Wishford, Salisbury, SP2 0NN
Retrospective works for the reconstruction of the surviving section of the eastern boundary wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-12
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A brief summary of Stoford in Wiltshire
South Newton is a village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles north-west of Salisbury in Wiltshire, England. Nestled between chalk downs to the north-east and Grovely Wood to the south-west, it straddles the A36 road and lies along the left bank of the River Wylye, which marks much of its western boundary, while the A360 Salisbury-Devizes road defines the eastern edge of the parish.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stoford a particularly low-crime area.
Stoford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Wishford. 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 Stoford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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, Stoford 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 Stoford
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Stoford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stoford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Stoford were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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