Melksham, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melksham, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · Town
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.
Population: 18,076 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: https://www.melkshamtown.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £327,095 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melksham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melksham.
- 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 Melksham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Melksham.
- - Avonside Enterprise Park, New Broughton Rd, Melksham , SN12 8AD
Application for external alterations, part demolition of existing structures and hard and soft landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Avonside Enterprise Park, New Broughton Road, Melksham, SN12 8AD
Application for prior approval under Class MA for the proposed change of use from Class E (commercial) to Class C3 (residential) to provide 17 units
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Avonside Enterprise Park, New Broughton Road, Melksham, SN12 8AD
Site-wide installation of various signage for wayfinding and commercial purposes
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Avonside Enterprise Park, New Broughton Road, Melksham, SN12 8AD
Change of use of units on first floor of Block D from Use Class Sui Generis to Use Class C3 (4 residential dwellings)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Avonside Enterprise Park, New Broughton Road, Melksham, SN12 8AD
Demolition of Block G and an existing free-standing building known as Scouts Hut / Scotts Gym at Avonside Enterprise Park, Melksham
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land between 83/91 Bath Road , Melksham, SN12 8AD
Erection of 4 dwellings, two semi-detached dwellings, gardens and parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Antico Cafe, 6a Littlebrook Centre, Bath Road, Melksham, SN12 6LP
Retrospective application for the erection of an open covered platform for outdoor seating area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 62 Lowbourne, Melksham, SN12 7ED
Proposed detached garage and store, and alterations to existing driveway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - McDonald's, Beanacre Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8RP.
Refurbishment of patio area to include new block paving and furniture. Minor changes to elevations with the introduction of new aluminium cladding and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Melksham in Wiltshire
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 £327,095, 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 Melksham a particularly low-crime area.
Melksham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Melksham. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melksham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.melkshamtown.co.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 Melksham
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Melksham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Melksham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Melksham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Melksham were full planning applications (17), listed building and heritage (5), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.