West Stowell, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Stowell, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About West Stowell
Wilcot is a quaint village located in the Vale of Pewsey, Wiltshire, approximately 6 miles southwest of Marlborough and 1.5 miles northwest of Pewsey. Once a civil parish, it is now part of the larger parish of Wilcot, Huish and Oare, and had a population of 558 as of the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community. This information is essential for those considering planning applications in the area, highlighting the village's local context and demographic.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 019E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Stowell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Stowell.
- 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 Stowell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near West Stowell.
- - West Stowell House, West Stowell, Marlborough, SN8 4JU
Installation of a free standing Greenhouse to replace an existing Greenhouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land at Boreham forming part of Stowell Farms, West Stowell Farm, West Stowell, Marlborough, SN8 4JU
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for Excavation to create Lagoon – Sch 2, Part 6, Class A, GDPO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-14
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A brief summary of West Stowell in Wiltshire
Wilcot is a quaint village located in the Vale of Pewsey, Wiltshire, approximately 6 miles southwest of Marlborough and 1.5 miles northwest of Pewsey. Once a civil parish, it is now part of the larger parish of Wilcot, Huish and Oare, and had a population of 558 as of the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community. This information is essential for those considering planning applications in the area, highlighting the village's local context and demographic.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Stowell a particularly low-crime area.
West Stowell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wilcot. 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 Stowell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pewsey Downs SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, West Stowell 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 Stowell
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near West Stowell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Stowell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near West Stowell were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Draycot Fitz Payne planning applications
- Huish planning applications
- Wilcot planning applications
- Alton Priors planning applications
- Pewsey Wharf planning applications
- Oare planning applications
- Sharcott planning applications
- Manningford Bruce 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.