Willesley, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Willesley, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Willesley
Sherston is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles west of Malmesbury in Wiltshire, England. It shares its northern boundary with Gloucestershire and is situated southeast of the historic Fosse Way, a former Roman road. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Easton Town, Pinkney, and Willesley, offering a mix of rural charm and community character for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £495,530 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 011H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Willesley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willesley.
- 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 Willesley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Willesley.
- - WILLESLEY HOUSE, WILLESLEY, TETBURY, GL8 8QU
5 Sycamore & 1 Robinia (self set) - Pollarding (removing side branches).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - MAYTREE COTTAGE, WILLESLEY, TETBURY, GL8 8QU
Conifer tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Willesley in Wiltshire
Sherston is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles west of Malmesbury in Wiltshire, England. It shares its northern boundary with Gloucestershire and is situated southeast of the historic Fosse Way, a former Roman road. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Easton Town, Pinkney, and Willesley, offering a mix of rural charm and community character for those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Willesley show an average sale price of £495,530, 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 Willesley a particularly low-crime area.
Willesley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Willesley, Westonbirt. 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 Willesley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Willesley 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 Willesley
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Willesley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Willesley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Willesley were tree works (5). 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:
- Westonbirt planning applications
- Easton Town planning applications
- Pinkney planning applications
- Sherston planning applications
- Knockdown planning applications
- Doughton planning applications
- Didmarton planning applications
- Easton Grey 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.