Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Wootton Rivers
Wootton Rivers is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Vale of Pewsey, Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles northeast of Pewsey and 4 miles south of Marlborough. Once a bustling community, the village experienced a significant decline in population during the 20th century, leading to the closure of many local facilities. This context may influence planning applications in the area, as development opportunities could be considered to revitalize the community.
Population: 246 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 012C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wootton Rivers.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wootton Rivers.
- 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 Wootton Rivers based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
355 planning applications found near Wootton Rivers.
- - Lady Margaret Farmhouse, Wootton Rivers, Marlborough, SN8 4NH
Discharge of conditions 3 (Drainage) and 4 (Slurry Infrastructure Grant) of PL/2025/05302 - The installation of a new covered above ground slurry store
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - THE OLD SCHOOL, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NH
Cherry tree - reduce by 50% with shaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Pheasant Cottage, 19, Wootton Rivers, Marlborough, SN8 4NH
Wooden home office to be built in the garden
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Pheasant Cottage, 19, Wootton Rivers, Marlborough, SN8 4NH
Downstairs lavatory and handbasin to be created out of an existing former entrance lobby.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - NOYES BARN, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NH
Two Lime trees - Pollard. Laurel and Holly trees - Our intention is not to reduce the height of the Laurel and Holly trees but to trim the width that crosses the main road and lift the underside so th
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Pheasant Cottage, 19 Wootton Rivers, Marlborough, SN8 4NH
Prunas - Fell. Apple tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - THE HALT, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NH
Willow tree - Reduce the height to 4 metres from the ground. Cherry tree - Reduce the height to 4 metres from the ground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - APSHILL COTTAGE, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NQ
Mature Beech tree - 25% crown reduction and crown thin by 10-15%.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - APSHILL COTTAGE, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NQ
Mature Beech tree - Pollard to 50%.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Dairy Unit At Lady Margaret Farm, Wootton Rivers, SN8 4NH
The installation of a new covered above ground slurry store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Church Farm, Wootton Rivers, Marlborough, SN8 4NH
Certificate of lawfulness for confirmation of a material start to implement consents 19/11387/VAR and 19/04209/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Church Farm, Wootton Rivers, Marlborough, SN8 4NH
Certificate of lawfulness for confirmation of a material start to implement planning consent 19/11140/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - THE HALT, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NH
16 x Poplar trees - reduce to hedge height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - KENNET COTTAGE, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NQ
Replacement of thatch to detached garage with heritage tiles
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-12
View full details - - COMFREY COTTAGE, 6, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NQ
T1 Holly tree - Fell. T2 Holly tree - Remove the top 2 metres and reshape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-10
View full details - - MOLES END, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NH
(1) - Yew tree - reduce the top by 20%-25% (2) - Leylandii tree - reduce the top by 20%-25%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - MOLES END, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NH
1 - Cypress Leylandii hedge - remove 2 - Yew and Beech trees - reduce height by 30% 3 - 3 x Cypress Leylandii trees - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - GREENAWAYS, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NQ
Beech hedge - reduce by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - PRIMROSE COTTAGE, WOOTTON RIVERS, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4NQ
Crab Apple - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - Picketts Cottage, Wootton Rivers, Marlborough, SN8 4NH
Raising of chimney stacks to meet current regulations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-28
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A brief summary of Wootton Rivers in Wiltshire
Wootton Rivers is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Vale of Pewsey, Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles northeast of Pewsey and 4 miles south of Marlborough. Once a bustling community, the village experienced a significant decline in population during the 20th century, leading to the closure of many local facilities. This context may influence planning applications in the area, as development opportunities could be considered to revitalize the community. The settlement has a population of approximately 246 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Neighbourhood safety in Wootton Rivers is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wootton Rivers has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wootton Rivers. 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 Wootton Rivers includes 2 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.
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Planning Activity in Wootton Rivers
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Wootton Rivers. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wootton Rivers.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Wootton Rivers slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wootton Rivers were tree works (21), full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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