Wedhampton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wedhampton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Wedhampton
Wedhampton is a quaint hamlet located within the rural village and civil parish of Urchfont in Wiltshire, England. Nestled in the Vale of Pewsey and just 3.5 miles southeast of Devizes, it boasts a peaceful countryside setting. As part of the Urchfont parish, which had a population of 1,075 according to the 2011 census, Wedhampton is well-suited for those interested in planning applications for rural developments and community projects in this charming area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £354,898 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 028C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wedhampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wedhampton.
- 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 Wedhampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Wedhampton.
- - Old Manor Farm, High Street, Wedhampton, Devizes, SN10 3QE
Conversion of curtilage-listed redundant agricultural buildings to form four residential dwellings, including the demolition of modern farm buildings, the formation of a new vehicular access, and asso
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Wudston House, High Street, Wedhampton, Devizes, SN10 3QE
The erection of an outbuilding for ancillary and incidental residential use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Mount Pleasant, Cartway, Wedhampton, Devizes, SN10 3QD
Discharge of condition 3 (materials and slab level) on PL/2025/02089
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Wedhampton in Wiltshire
Wedhampton is a quaint hamlet located within the rural village and civil parish of Urchfont in Wiltshire, England. Nestled in the Vale of Pewsey and just 3.5 miles southeast of Devizes, it boasts a peaceful countryside setting. As part of the Urchfont parish, which had a population of 1,075 according to the 2011 census, Wedhampton is well-suited for those interested in planning applications for rural developments and community projects in this charming area.
Property prices in Wedhampton show an average sale price of £354,898, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wedhampton is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wedhampton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wedhampton, Chirton. 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 Wedhampton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI; 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, Wedhampton 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 Wedhampton
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Wedhampton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wedhampton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wedhampton were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.