Warminster, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Warminster, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Warminster are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Warminster
Warminster is a historic market town and civil parish located in south-west Wiltshire, England, adjacent to the western edge of Salisbury Plain. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 18,173, making it a vibrant community with potential opportunities for planning applications and development in the area.
Population: 18,172 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.warminstergov.co.uk/
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Town Insights
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 047B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Warminster.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Warminster.
- 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 Warminster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Warminster.
- - 24 High Street, Warminster, BA12 9AF
Replace 4No. wooden sash windows with new UPVC sash windows first floor and second floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Land to the rear of 1 - 4 Coppice Close, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9EL
T003 Sycamore - Reduce tree to match neighbouring trees due to increased wind exposure. T005 Sycamore - Reduce by 2 - 3m. T006 Sycamore - Reduce by 2 - 3m. T007 Sycamore - Reduce by 2 - 3m. T009 Sycam
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 52 Market Place, Warminster, BA12 9AN
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Land off Damask Way, Warminster
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 49 dwellings with associated access, public open space, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure (all matters reserved except access).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 1 TANGIER CLOSE, WARMINSTER, BA12 0FA
T1 Beech tree - Reduce to a 8m monolith for habitat and possible re-growth to mitigate the findings of the report of multiple compressive unions throughout the framework.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 100 Portway, Warminster, BA12 8QF
Two storey and single storey extensions (re-application of lapsed PL/2021/03044)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 34 High Street, Warminster, BA12 9AF
Discharge of conditions 2 (Sample Materials), 3 (Sample Render) and 10 (Contamination Remediation Strategy) relating to application W/07/01949/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Land Next To The Old Fire Station, The Close, Warminster, BA12 9AL
Variation of condition 4 of application PL/2021/05066
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 7-8 THE MEAD, WARMINSTER, BA12 8RB
T1 - Willow tree - pollard to 3m to keep at an easy manageable height and less of a nuisance to the neighbour's boundary. Was originally maintained as a pollard, lapsed and then managed at 12m. Howeve
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 6 Portway, Warminster, BA12 8QD
Replace frame to rear bathroom window
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 32 Market Place, Warminster, BA12 9AN
Conversion of rear part of existing GF commercial unit to form residential flat, retention of commercial unit to front portion of ground GF. Construction of single dwelling on hard standing area to re
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 32 Market Place, Warminster, BA12 9AN
Conversion of rear part of existing GF commercial unit to form residential flat, retention of commercial unit to front portion of ground GF. Construction of single dwelling on hard standing area to re
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Arndown, 7 Elm Hill, Warminster, BA12 0AU
Proposed Replacement Side extension & link Roof, New Single Storey Rear Extension, Landscaping including Swimming pool & Decking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 3 Beech Grove, Warminster, BA12 0AB
To demolish an existing rear conservatory and replace it on the same footprint with a single storey extension of solid material, and a higher pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 45 Portway, Warminster, BA12 8QQ
Replacement of existing barn-style wooden doors on garage with roller doors that match the colour of the existing doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 22/24 Market Place, Warminster, BA12 9AN
Discharge of conditions 4 (CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY - PARTY WALL), 5 (CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY - GABLE WALL), and 6 (JOINERY DETAILS - NEW GABLE WALL) of PL/2025/09622 - Demolition of rear (south) mod
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 81 Manor Gardens Warminster, BA12 8PN
Replacement of flat roof with pitched roof & alteration of garage door to new window
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 20/22/24 Market Place, Warminster, BA12 9AN
Opening up areas of floors and roof to determine extent of damage and repairs required to carry out all essential repairs following approval of detailed specification of works to be carried out.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 78 PORTWAY, WARMINSTER, BA12 8QE
T1 and T2 Goat Willows growing too close to the boundary wall. Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 6 Ash Walk, Warminster, BA12 8PY
Completion of an existing outbuilding as a single-storey ancillary annexe (granny annexe)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Warminster in Wiltshire
Warminster is a historic market town and civil parish located in south-west Wiltshire, England, adjacent to the western edge of Salisbury Plain. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 18,173, making it a vibrant community with potential opportunities for planning applications and development in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 18,172 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Warminster 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 Warminster a particularly low-crime area.
Warminster has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Warminster, Warminster, Boreham Road. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Warminster includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI; 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, Warminster planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.warminstergov.co.uk/. 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 Warminster
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Warminster. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Warminster.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Warminster slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Warminster were tree works (21), full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (14). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 12 medium-scale applications, 49 smaller schemes were submitted.
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