How long do planning decisions take near West Chisenbury?

The average planning decision time near West Chisenbury is 93 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 West Chisenbury?

The planning approval rate near West Chisenbury is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Chisenbury?

The most common type of planning application near West Chisenbury is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Chisenbury?

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West Chisenbury, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Chisenbury, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Chisenbury are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About West Chisenbury

West Chisenbury is a quaint settlement within the village and civil parish of Enford, located in Wiltshire, England. Nestled in the northeast of Salisbury Plain, it is approximately 10 miles southeast of Devizes and 14 miles north of Salisbury. The parish encompasses several small settlements along the headwaters of the River Avon, including Compton, Coombe, East Chisenbury, Fifield, Littlecott, Longstreet, New Town, and West Chisenbury, making it a picturesque area for potential planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £437,366 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
LSOA: Wiltshire 038C

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Chisenbury.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Chisenbury.

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 West Chisenbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near West Chisenbury.

- COBWEB COTTAGE, 533, EAST CHISENBURY, PEWSEY, SN9 6AQ
Willow tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-05
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- 764, EAST CHISENBURY, PEWSEY, SN9 6AQ
1 - Hornbeam tree - lift crown 2 - Ash tree - lift crown 3 - Tree of Heaven - overall reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-23
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- 539 East Chisenbury Pewsey SN9 6AQ
T1 - Weeping Willow - Pollard to previous points on main stem (approx 6m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of West Chisenbury in Wiltshire

Property prices in West Chisenbury show an average sale price of £437,366, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in West Chisenbury is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

West Chisenbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Enford, East Chisenbury. 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 West Chisenbury 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.

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Planning Activity in West Chisenbury

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near West Chisenbury. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 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 West Chisenbury.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near West Chisenbury take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near West Chisenbury were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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