West Dean, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Dean, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Dean are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Dean
West Dean is a charming village and civil parish located in southeast Wiltshire, England, with the Wiltshire/Hampshire border traversing its eastern section. Nestled along the River Dun, it lies approximately 7 miles east of Salisbury and the same distance northwest of Romsey, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 244 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £362,026 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Dean.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Dean.
- 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 Dean based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near West Dean.
- - The Laurels, Rectory Hill, West Dean, Salisbury, SP5 1JL
Proposed Garage conversion to form annexe, with single storey extension to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Lintrathen, Rectory Hill, West Dean, Salisbury, SP5 1JL
Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Development - use of the Garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - ST MARYS CHURCH, WEST DEAN, SP5 1JQ
T1 Cherry tree - Fell. T2 Magnolia tree - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - SHARDELOES, RECTORY HILL, WEST DEAN, SALISBURY, SP5 1JL
T1 Beech tree - Raise crown up to 6m. T2 Laurels - Reduce back lateral growth from roadside by up to 1m. T3 2 Yew trees - Trim to shape and raise crowns up to 1m. T4 Hawthorn - Dismantle and remove. T
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Railway Cottages Rectory Hill West Dean Wiltshire
G1 - 17 x Fraxinus excelsior - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-11-29
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A brief summary of West Dean in Wiltshire
West Dean is a charming village and civil parish located in southeast Wiltshire, England, with the Wiltshire/Hampshire border traversing its eastern section. Nestled along the River Dun, it lies approximately 7 miles east of Salisbury and the same distance northwest of Romsey, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 244 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in West Dean show an average sale price of £362,026, 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 West Dean a particularly low-crime area.
West Dean has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Dean. 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 West Dean includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bentley Wood SSSI, Brickworth Down and Dean Hill SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, West Dean 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 West Dean
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near West Dean. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Dean may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Dean were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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