Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Winterbourne Stoke
Winterbourne Stoke is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 5 miles west of Amesbury and just 3 miles from the iconic prehistoric monument of Stonehenge. This proximity to significant historical sites makes it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly those related to heritage and tourism development.
Population: 220 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 061B
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winterbourne Stoke.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winterbourne Stoke.
- 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 Winterbourne Stoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Winterbourne Stoke.
- - Manor Farm North Of The Bell Inn, High Street, Winterbourne Stoke, SP3 4SZ
Notification under Class Q for the Change of use of an agricultural building to 2 no. dwellinghouses and associated development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Bell Inn, High Street, Winterbourne Stoke, Salisbury, SP3 4SZ
Change of use of first floor to three bedroom apartment (Use Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - MANOR HOUSE, HIGH STREET, WINTERBOURNE STOKE, SALISBURY, SP3 4SZ
T1 - Crown reduce by up to 2m on west side of crown with the intention of balancing the Beech crown following side pruning back from Brook Close. T2 - Crown reduction of Sycamore along footpath by 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Winterbourne Stoke in Wiltshire
Winterbourne Stoke is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 5 miles west of Amesbury and just 3 miles from the iconic prehistoric monument of Stonehenge. This proximity to significant historical sites makes it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly those related to heritage and tourism development. The settlement has a population of approximately 220 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Neighbourhood safety in Winterbourne Stoke is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Winterbourne Stoke has one conservation area within its boundaries: Winterbourne Stoke. 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 Winterbourne Stoke includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Parsonage Down SSSI, River Till SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon, Salisbury Plain. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Winterbourne Stoke
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Winterbourne Stoke. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Winterbourne Stoke.
The average decision period of 72 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 Winterbourne Stoke were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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