Skip to content

Planning in Upavon

Approved
97%
33 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Wiltshire CouncilCouncil page

Around Upavon

For home projects and trades

About Upavon

Upavon is a picturesque rural village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, nestled along the upper reaches of the River Avon. Positioned on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain, it lies approximately 4 miles south of Pewsey, 10 miles southeast of Devizes, and 20 miles north of Salisbury. The village is well-connected by the A345 and A342 roads, making it an area of interest for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,175 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

Property prices in Upavon show an average sale price of £341,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Upavon has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upavon 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.upavonpc.co.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Upavon, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Upavon. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were tree works (16), full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Upavon?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Upavon. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Upavon?
The average planning decision time near Upavon is 46 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 Upavon?
The planning approval rate near Upavon is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Upavon?
The most common type of planning application near Upavon is tree works applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Upavon?
You can search and track planning applications near Upavon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.