Search Melksham planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Melksham · updated daily · Wiltshire Council
- 19 Church Walk, Melksham, SN12 6LYAwaiting decisionProposed Demolition of Existing Conservatory & Single Storey Rear Extension & Erection of Replacement Conservatory & Rear ExtensionListed building consentReceived 2 Nov 2026PL/2026/07031
- 19 Church Walk, Melksham, SN12 6LYAwaiting decisionProposed Demolition of Existing Conservatory & Single Storey Rear Extension & Erection of Replacement Conservatory & Rear ExtensionHouseholder planning permissionReceived 2 Nov 2026PL/2026/07011
- Spencers Sports and Social Club, Beanacre Road, Melksham, SN12 8AGAwaiting decisionRelocation of hand car wash facility use.Full planning permissionReceived 16 Oct 2026PL/2026/06393
- 14 Addison Road, Melksham, SN12 8DPAwaiting decisionSingle storey side & rear extension, front porch extension and a detached garageHouseholder planning permissionReceived 14 Oct 2026PL/2026/06592
- 33 Market Place, Melksham, SN12 6ESAwaiting decisionT1 Fell 2 Cypress trees, damaging retaining wall and boundary, potentially into drains contributing to localized flooding.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 12 Oct 2026PL/2026/06536
Planning in Melksham
- Approved
- 95%
- 37 of 37 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Melksham in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.
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SN12 151 applications in the last 12 months
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About Melksham
Melksham is a vibrant town and civil parish located on the River Avon in Wiltshire, England, approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Trowbridge and 6 miles south of Chippenham. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 18,113, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 18,076 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Melksham show an average sale price of £297,710, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Melksham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Melksham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melksham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.melkshamtown.co.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Melksham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Melksham. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (6), discharge of conditions (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.