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Planning in Westbury

Approved
82%
49 of 54 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westbury in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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About Westbury

Westbury is a market town and civil parish located in west Wiltshire, England, positioned beneath the northwestern edge of Salisbury Plain. It is approximately 4 miles south of Trowbridge and north of Warminster, making it a key location for potential planning applications in the region. The town has a population of approximately 16,406 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

Property prices in Westbury show an average sale price of £296,520, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westbury 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.westburywilts.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Westbury, 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, 70 planning applications were submitted near Westbury. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (9).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Westbury?
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Westbury. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Westbury?
The average planning decision time near Westbury is 55 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 Westbury?
The planning approval rate near Westbury is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Westbury?
The most common type of planning application near Westbury is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Westbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Westbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.