Upper Chute, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Chute, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Upper Chute
Upper Chute is a civil parish located in east Wiltshire, England, bordering Hampshire. It encompasses the main village of Upper Chute along with the smaller settlements of Lower Chute, Chute Standen, Chute Cadley, and Mount Cowdown, collectively referred to as "The Chutes." The nearest town, Andover, is approximately 6 miles (10 km) to the southeast, making this area relevant for planning applications related to rural development and community services.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 065B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Chute.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Chute.
- 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 Upper Chute based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Upper Chute.
- - Cross Keys Inn, Upper Chute, Andover, SP11 9ER
Variation of condition 3 (materials) on PL/2024/03783 to allow for a change of supplier.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - HIGHLANDS, FOREST LANE, UPPER CHUTE, ANDOVER, SP11 9EL
T1 T2 T3 - Beech - Reduce height by 4 meters and reduce sides to match. T4 Leylandii - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Cross Keys, Upper Chute, Andover, Wiltshire, SP11 9ER
Construction of a triple bay garage and change of use of land from agricultural to residential, including biodiversity net gain hedgerow planting.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - VARIOUS SITES, UPPER CHUTE, ANDOVER, SP11 9EQ
All tree works are to gain 1m clearance from overhead cables via the use of selective branch removal 1 – Horse Chestnut tree - ST NICOLAS CHURCH MALTHOUSE LANE UPPER CHUTE SP11 9EZ 2 – Hawthorn Bush –
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-12
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A brief summary of Upper Chute in Wiltshire
Upper Chute is a civil parish located in east Wiltshire, England, bordering Hampshire. It encompasses the main village of Upper Chute along with the smaller settlements of Lower Chute, Chute Standen, Chute Cadley, and Mount Cowdown, collectively referred to as "The Chutes." The nearest town, Andover, is approximately 6 miles (10 km) to the southeast, making this area relevant for planning applications related to rural development and community services.
Neighbourhood safety in Upper Chute is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Upper Chute has one conservation area within its boundaries: Upper Chute. 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 Upper Chute includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Upper Chute 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 Upper Chute
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Upper Chute. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Chute may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Chute were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Chute Standen planning applications
- Mount Cowdown planning applications
- Lower Chute planning applications
- Chute Cadley planning applications
- Chute Forest planning applications
- Tilly Down planning applications
- Redenham planning applications
- Faberstown planning applications
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