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Planning in The Pitts

Approved
80%
8 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Pitts in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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About The Pitts

Bishopstone is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in Wiltshire, England, within the scenic Ebble Valley, approximately 5.5 miles (9 km) southwest of Salisbury. The parish, which shares a boundary with Hampshire, encompasses the quaint village of Croucheston and the charming hamlet of The Pitts, making it an attractive area for planning applications and community development.

Property prices in The Pitts show an average sale price of £362,026, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Pitts area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes The Pitts a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around The Pitts has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Pitts 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near The Pitts, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near The Pitts. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Pitts?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near The Pitts. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near The Pitts?
The average planning decision time near The Pitts is 65 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 The Pitts?
The planning approval rate near The Pitts is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Pitts?
The most common type of planning application near The Pitts is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Pitts?
You can search and track planning applications near The Pitts on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.