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20 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Melksham Forest · updated daily · Wiltshire Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 20 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Planning in Melksham Forest

Approved
86%
19 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Melksham Forest in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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Around Melksham Forest

Postcode districts

SN12 151 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wiltshire Council

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About Melksham Forest

Melksham Forest is a settlement located in Wiltshire, England.

Property prices in Melksham Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest 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 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Melksham Forest, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Melksham Forest. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Melksham Forest?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Melksham Forest. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Melksham Forest?
The average planning decision time near Melksham Forest is 75 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Melksham Forest?
The planning approval rate near Melksham Forest is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Melksham Forest?
The most common type of planning application near Melksham Forest is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Melksham Forest?
You can search and track planning applications near Melksham Forest on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.