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Self-build action plan · Wiltshire
Self-build homes in Wiltshire
See the plots coming up locally, take three concrete actions to help unlock more, and connect with the architects who can bring your home to life.
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Plots listed
1,142
On the register
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Architects
01Plots
Self-build plots in & around Wiltshire
Plots people are working to bring forward right now — within 20 miles of the Wiltshire boundary. Register your interest to add weight to each one.
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02Take action
3 things you can do to make more plots available
Small, concrete actions that compound. Each one helps build the case for self-build in Wiltshire.
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Join the self-build register
Joining the register records real demand for self-build in Wiltshire. Councils are obliged to grant enough permissions for serviced plots to meet that demand — every registration counts.
1,142 people have joined here since 2016. See the numbers →
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Register interest in plots
Get notified when new plots come up in Wiltshire — and signal to landowners and the council that these plots matter, helping build momentum.
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Connect with landowners
The creation of plots always starts with landowners. Small landowners are often the easiest to work with. Reach out to your network and get talking.
About the register
Since 2016, 1,142 people have registered interest in self-build in Wiltshire. The council has permitted 503 plots in that time.
Of those registrations, 1,142 are on Part 1 (where the legal duty to grant permissions applies) and 0 are on Part 2 (subject to local eligibility tests).
That leaves an outstanding deficit of 593 plots — Period 7 (2022).
The case for action
1,142 people in Wiltshire have joined the self-build register since 2016.
The council is legally required to grant enough plot permissions to meet that demand. In the last 12 months, only 78 were granted.
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Latest data
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Plots granted (12m)
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Areas in the district
Settlements in Wiltshire
Towns and villages in the district. Each has its own character — and its own opportunities for self-build.
Lacock
Pop. 1,000Near Chippenham, North Wiltshire
A quintessentially historic English village, famous for its unspoiled medieval layout and buildings. Lacock is largely owned by the National Trust.
Lacock Abbey (former home of William Henry Fox Talbot, photography pioneer)Timber-framed cottagesHistoric church of St. CyriacUsed as a filming location for period dramas and films, including 'Harry Potter'
Avebury
Pop. 495Central Wiltshire, Marlborough area
Famed for the Avebury Stone Circle, one of the world's largest Neolithic monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Avebury stone circle and hengeAlexander Keiller MuseumAvebury ManorSurrounded by ancient landscape features, including Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow
Castle Combe
Pop. 344Cotswolds, North-West Wiltshire
Renowned as one of England's prettiest villages, with honey-coloured stone cottages, a medieval church, and an ancient market cross.
Castle Combe Racing Circuit (nearby)Grade-I listed church of St. AndrewPicturesque village streetOften used for filming ('War Horse', 'Stardust')
Aldbourne
Pop. 1,858East Wiltshire Downs, near Marlborough
Historic village with a large green, and a history stretching back to Domesday Book. Featured in the TV series 'Doctor Who.'
18th-century bandstandChalk streamsParish church of St. MichaelWWII heritage with the 101st Airborne Division
Box
Pop. 3,421West Wiltshire, east of Bath
A large village known for Box Tunnel, an engineering marvel by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and connections to Bath stone quarrying.
Box TunnelQuarryman's Arms pubSt. Thomas à Becket ChurchPretty countryside walking routes
Broad Chalke
Pop. 680South Wiltshire, 9 miles west of Salisbury
Pretty village nestled in the Chalke Valley, known for its tight-knit community, historic church, and picturesque landscapes.
All Saints' ChurchChalke Valley History Festival (nearby)River EbbleVillage shop and café within the church
Pewsey
Pop. 3,569East Wiltshire, Vale of Pewsey
A significant village serving as the heart of the Vale of Pewsey, offering rural charm and easy access to the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Pewsey White Horse hill figureKennet and Avon CanalAnnual Pewsey CarnivalSt John the Baptist Church
Tisbury
Pop. 2,123Nadder Valley, South-West Wiltshire
Largest village in southwest Wiltshire, with a vibrant community, and notable for its 12th-century church and historic estates.
St John’s ChurchFonthill EstateIndependent shops and arts sceneTisbury railway station (direct link to London)
Market Lavington
Pop. 2,295Near Devizes, mid-west Wiltshire
A large working village on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain with a strong community life and local amenities.
St Mary's ChurchCommunity museumHistoric market rootsProximity to Salisbury Plain
03Find an architect
Architects within 20 miles of Wiltshire
6 practices based within 20 miles of the Wiltshire boundary.
ARTEL31
Recent project: House in a Field
Devizes Rural West
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Agile Homes
Recent project: LILAC
Armley
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Barefoot Architects
Recent project: Hazelmead - Bridport Cohousing
Bridport
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Footprint Architects
Recent project: Kent Threshing Barn Conversion
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
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Millar + Howard Workshop
Recent project: Brynloe, Chalford
Chalford
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Stride Treglown
Recent project: Fishponds Road - Self Finish
Eastville
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