Worton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Worton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Worton are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Worton
Worton is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles southwest of Devizes in Wiltshire, England. Nestled near the northern edge of Salisbury Plain, it offers a rural setting that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 586 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.worton.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 025A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Worton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Worton.
- 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 Worton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
284 planning applications found near Worton.
- - PRINCE HILL HOUSE, 165 HIGH STREET, WORTON, DEVIZES, SN10 5SE
T1,T2,T3,T4,T5,T6,T7,T8 aLawson Cypress - Remove to ground level due to multiple limbs breaking within the canopies of the trees . T9.T10.T11,T12,T13 Silver Birch - Reduce canopies by 2-3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Land adjacent Hornby House, High Street, Worton, Wiltshire, SN10 5RU
The erection of 1no. residential dwelling with associated access, parking, and landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 81 High Street, Worton, Devizes, SN10 5RU
Ash - reduce by 5m. Birch - Fell. Beech - Reduce by 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 185 HIGH STREET, WORTON, DEVIZES, SN10 5SE
Reduce Cherry tree by 30% in height. Reduce Horse Chestnut by no more than 3m in height. Trim back Yew on house side by 1- 1.5m and crown lift for access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - PRINCE HILL HOUSE, 165 HIGH STREET, WORTON, DEVIZES, SN10 5SE
G1 - Group of Conifer trees - Remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - HOPE COTTAGE, 160 HIGH STREET, WORTON, DEVIZES, SN10 5SE
Render the front/south elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Land at Sandleaze Farm, High Street, Worton, Wilts, SN10 5RU
Erection of residential development sale signage and knee rail
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Christ Church, Church Lane, Worton, SN10 5SH
Proposed rebuilding of collapsed boundary retaining wall to church
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - CAMBRIA HOUSE, 107 HIGH STREET, WORTON, DEVIZES, SN10 5RU
T1 Willow tree - Dismantle to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - MALTHOUSE YARD, 65 HIGH STREET, WORTON, DEVIZES, SN10 5RU
All trees grow over a shared boundary footpath and neighbours greenhouse and a shed. Suggestion made to raise crown on lower sections to maintain footpath and remove risk of dropping branches to green
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Rose Cottage, 124 High Street, Worton, Devizes, SN10 5SE
Alterations to existing garage including raising of the roof and side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - Little House, 37 High Street, Worton, Devizes, Wilts, SN10 5RU
Rebuild two gable end chimney stacks to match existing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - THE BRIARDS, 98 HIGH STREET, WORTON, DEVIZES, SN10 5SE
2 x Ash trees - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - GRANGE COTTAGE, 96 HIGH STREET, WORTON, DEVIZES, SN10 5SE
Pine tree - reduce height by 10ft
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-12
View full details - - Sandleaze Farm, High Street, Worton, Devizes, SN10 5RU
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 2no. detached dwellings, associated garages and landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - CHRIST CHURCH, CHURCH LANE, WORTON, SN10 5SH
T1 Double trunk Ash - Fell. T2 T3 Oak - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - 12 GAISFORD CHASE, WORTON, DEVIZES, SN10 5RX
Norway Maples x 2 - Cut back to clear buildings by 2m Raise crowns to give 5m clearance over road
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Manor Farm House, 63 High Street, Worton, SN10 5RU
Partial discharge of condition 4 relating to parts (b) (roof timber joinery) and (e) (details of the rooflight) on planning application PL/2023/01994 (Adaptation of outbuildings to provide ancillary s
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Manor Farm House, 63 High Street, Worton, SN10 5RU
Partial discharge of condition 4 relating to parts (b) (roof timber joinery) and (e) (details of the rooflight) on approved Listed Building Consent (PL/2023/02252)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - MANOR FARM HOUSE, 63 HIGH STREET, WORTON, DEVIZES, SN10 5RU
1. Ash tree - dying. Fell. 2. Overgrown suspected ex-plum root stock. Non fruiting. Fell. 3. Overgrown flowering Cherry. Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-08-26
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A brief summary of Worton in Wiltshire
Worton is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles southwest of Devizes in Wiltshire, England. Nestled near the northern edge of Salisbury Plain, it offers a rural setting that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 586 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Worton show an average sale price of £355,080, 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 Worton a particularly low-crime area.
Worton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Worton, Poulshot, Marston. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Worton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.worton.org.uk/. 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 Worton
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Worton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Worton.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Worton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Worton were tree works (16), full planning applications (13), outline applications (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, 11 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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