Melksham Forest, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melksham Forest, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Melksham Forest
Melksham is a 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, it has a population of 18,113, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.
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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 028E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melksham Forest.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melksham Forest.
- 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 Forest based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Melksham Forest.
- - 1 Fieldfare Way, Melksham, SN12 7GD
Single storey rear extension to dwelling. measuring approximately (w) 4.6m, (d) 3.2m, (height eaves) 2.3m and (height to ridge) 3.4m materials to match existing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 20 St Margarets Gardens, Melksham, SN12 7BT
Proposed single storey rear extension, two storey side extension, pitched roof over existing attached garage, new porch and driveway enlargement.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 6 Dean Close, Melksham, SN12 7EZ
Proposed Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 89 Sandridge Road, Melksham, SN12 7BW
Removal of side canopy and single storey rear extension. New single/storey extensions to the rear and side. Internal alterations and new side canopy.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 6 ST ANDREWS ROAD, MELKSHAM, SN12 7DB
Single storey rear extension that extends to 4.5 metres. The extension is 0.3 metres narrower than the full width of the existing house. 15 degree dual-pitched roof with a gable end. The site slopes s
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Melksham Forest in Wiltshire
Melksham is a 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, it has a population of 18,113, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Melksham Forest 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 Forest a particularly low-crime area.
Melksham Forest 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 Forest 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.
Planning Activity in Melksham Forest
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Melksham Forest. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Melksham Forest.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Melksham Forest were full planning applications (13), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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