West Lavington, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Lavington, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Lavington are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Lavington
West Lavington is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, positioned on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain along the A360 road that connects Devizes and Salisbury. Approximately 5 miles south of Devizes, the parish also encompasses the hamlet of Littleton Panell, making it a notable area for planning applications related to rural development and community projects.
Population: 1,334 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.westlavington.info/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 034D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Lavington.
- 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 Lavington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near West Lavington.
- - Wyneshore House, 2 White Street, West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4LW
Demolition of the existing conservatory, construction of front and rear extensions, landscaping works (including decking and out‑buildings), and updates to the pond area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Holly Cottage, 21 Stibb Hill, West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4LQ
Replacement rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - THE VICARAGE, 25 WHITE STREET, WEST LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4LW
T1 T2 T3 Ash tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Amberley, 2 Strawberry Hill, West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4LY
Single-storey extension and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - PARSONAGE HOUSE, 11 ALL SAINTS ROAD, WEST LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4LT
T1 Apple tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - STRAWBERRY LEE, 27 WHITE STREET, WEST LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4LW
Fir tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - THE OLD POST OFFICE, 20 CHURCH STREET, WEST LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4LD
T1 Birch- Reduce height and lateral growth by 1-2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - The Old Manor, All Saints Road, West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4LT.
Timber summerhouse of traditional design with double doors and glazing for leisure use within the family garden area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - THE OLD POST OFFICE, 20 CHURCH STREET, WEST LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4LD
T1 Apple tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of West Lavington in Wiltshire
West Lavington is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, positioned on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain along the A360 road that connects Devizes and Salisbury. Approximately 5 miles south of Devizes, the parish also encompasses the hamlet of Littleton Panell, making it a notable area for planning applications related to rural development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,334 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in West Lavington show an average sale price of £355,080, 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 Lavington a particularly low-crime area.
West Lavington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Lavington and Littleton Panell, Market Lavington. 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 Lavington includes 3 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 Lavington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.westlavington.info/. 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 Lavington
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near West Lavington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Lavington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 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 Lavington were tree works (8), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Little Cheverell planning applications
- Littleton Panell planning applications
- Fiddington Sands planning applications
- Northbrook planning applications
- Market Lavington planning applications
- Great Cheverell planning applications
- Lavington Sands planning applications
- Easterton Sands planning applications
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.