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Planning in Wellesbourne

Approved
92%
66 of 67 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wellesbourne in the last 24 months, from Stratford-on-Avon District Council's planning register.

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About Wellesbourne

Wellesbourne is a sizable village located in the civil parish of Wellesbourne and Walton, Warwickshire, within the West Midlands region of England. According to the 2021 census, the population reached 7,283, reflecting a notable increase from 5,849 in 2011. The civil parish was officially renamed from Wellesbourne to Wellesbourne and Walton on 1 April 2014, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,283. It sits within the Wellesbourne and Walton district.

Property prices in Wellesbourne show an average sale price of £426,300, 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 Wellesbourne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wellesbourne has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wellesbourne 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 Wellesbourne, 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, 84 planning applications were submitted near Wellesbourne. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were tree works (24), outline applications (14), full planning applications (12). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wellesbourne?
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Wellesbourne. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wellesbourne?
The average planning decision time near Wellesbourne is 71 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 Wellesbourne?
The planning approval rate near Wellesbourne is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wellesbourne?
The most common type of planning application near Wellesbourne is tree works applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wellesbourne?
You can search and track planning applications near Wellesbourne on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.