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13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Mere · updated daily · Wiltshire Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 13 · received or decided in the last 90 days

The Old Rectory, Church Street, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6DSAwaiting decisionHolly tree - Fell.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 29 Oct 2026PL/2026/06962
Rick Stones, Castle Hill Lane, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6JBAwaiting decision1. COSTAL REDWOOD – crown lift to afford a 1.5m clearance on west side over roof. 2. CHERRY LAUREL – reduce height to 5m from ground level. 3. HOLLY, twinned stem tree heavily leaning due east. Retaining walled cracked – fell. Replant with smaller tree/shrub (species tbc). 4. VARIEGATED HOLLY – shorten peripheral growth by up to one meter. 5. BAY – reduce crown by approximately 2m and trim lateral growth. 6. GOLDEN RAIN TREE – shorten peripheral growth on southern stem by 2m, due to included union. Crown lift over drive to maintain vehicle clearance at 4m. 7. GOLDEN RAIN TREE – shorten lowest limbs extending north by up to 1.5m. Shorten lower lateral due west by one meter. Shorten radial spread of crown extending over drive by 101.5m. 8. JUNIPER – shorten lateral branching due east by up to 1m to separate crown of T6 & T7. 9. GOLDEN RAIN TREE – shorten radial spread of crown due north by up to 1m. 10. WESTERN RED CEDAR, dominant tree located beside to building This tree is not yet mature and will grow much larger, too large for the garden. FELL and remove stump. Replant with smaller ornamental tree species (tbc) more suited in size at maturity. 11. COPPER BEECH, hedgerow tree of poor form, crossing branches and included unions from historic topping – fell. 12. YEW – shorten radial spread of crown due east overhanging drive by up to 1.5m and blend into upper crown.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 22 Oct 2026PL/2026/06813
Rosemary Cottage, Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6DTApprovedDemolish conservatory and erect garden room with new retaining wallHouseholder planning permissionReceived 12 Oct 2026Decided 10 Nov 2026PL/2026/06395
Land adjacent to 1 Old Hollow, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6EQAwaiting decisionErection of 1no. detached dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping.Full planning permissionReceived 5 Oct 2026PL/2026/04946
Mere Peace Memorial Sports and Recreation Ground Queens Road Mere BA12 6EPAwaiting decisionT1 - Walnut tree (T0934) - prune lateral spread by 2m-3m and prune lowest branches by 1m T2 - Walnut tree (T034a) - reduce co-dominant stem to south by 1.5m T0939 - Common Beech tree - reduce height by 3m-4m and reduce spread by 2m-3m to balance to best growth points T0940 - Common Beech tree - reduce western aspect of crown by 2m to best growth points T0941 - Common Beech tree - reduce crown by 2m-3m and reduce southwestern stem by 3m-4m; installation of bracing system T0942, T0943, T0944, T0945, T0946, T0947, T0948, T0949, T0950, T0951 - 10 x Common Beech trees - crown reduce to height of 3m and remove dead and diseased woodConsent under Tree Preservation OrdersReceived 23 Sep 2026PL/2026/06177

Planning in Mere

Approved: 93%; 26 of 27 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

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

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BA12 328 applications in the last 12 months

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About Mere

Mere is a market town and civil parish located in the southwestern corner of Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, near the borders with Somerset and Dorset. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Barrow Street, Burton, Charnage, Limpers Hill, Rook Street, and Southbrook, making it a diverse area for potential development and planning applications. The town has a population of approximately 3,106 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

Property prices in Mere show an average sale price of £340,284, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Mere a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Mere has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mere 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 http://www.merewilts.org/.

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In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Mere. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), tree works (7), listed building and heritage (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mere?

In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Mere. The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Mere?

The average planning decision time near Mere is 56 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 Mere?

The planning approval rate near Mere is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mere?

The most common type of planning application near Mere is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

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