Mere, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mere, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Mere are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 3,106 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.merewilts.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £340,284 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 042B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mere.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mere.
- 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 Mere based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Mere.
- - The Old Rectory, Church Street, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6DS
Sundry internal and external repairs and alterations to include replacement and insertion of roof windows, replacement windows and doors, enlarge openings to form new doorways, block internal door ope
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - The Old Rectory, Church Street, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6DS
Sundry internal and external repairs and alterations to include replacement and insertion of roof windows, replacement windows and doors, enlarge openings to form new doorways, block internal door ope
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Crossways, Salisbury Street, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6HE
Proposed replacement of existing windows and removal of one and adding 2 new roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Newport House, Salisbury Street, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6HE
Proposed Conversion of a Single Dwelling into Two Apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - THE OLD RECTORY, CHURCH STREET, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DS
T1 - Beech tree - reduce branches overhanging roof to give a clearnace of 1m-2m T2 - Variegated Holly tree - reduce height to 2m T3 - Liquid Amber tree - reduce over extended limbs by 1m T4 - Sumac tr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Elmsleigh, Pettridge Lane, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6DG
Demolish outbuildings and lean-to, form new vehicular access and erect two storey dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - LITTLE SHOTLEY, ANGEL LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DH
T1 - Eucalyptus tree - reduce by 4m and re-shape the crown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - THE OLD HUNTING LODGE, BOAR STREET, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DD
T9 Ash - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved) - Large wound to main stem from ground level to 1.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - MEREHAVEN, PETTRIDGE LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DG
T3 Cherry - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved). SG1 mixed species shrubs - Remove all vegetation within 3m of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Southill Vets, Manor Road, Mere, BA12 6HZ
Proposed Change of Use from Vets to Dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - The George Inn, The Square, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6DR
Creation of a dedicated external trade area (comprising changes to ground levels, seating area, dwarf brick wall, picket fence, timber entrance arch and timber posts with festoon lighting) and refresh
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - The George Inn, The Square, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6DR
creation of a dedicated external trade area (comprising changes to ground levels, seating area, dwarf brick wall, picket fence, timber entrance arch and timber posts with festoon lighting) and refresh
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Elmsleigh. Pettridge Lane. Mere, Warminster, BA12 6DG
Demolish outbuildings and lean-to, form new vehicular access and erect two storey dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - THE HURDLES, WATER STREET, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DZ
T1 Birch - One third reduction, shaping and target pruning.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Land North of St Marys Catholic Church, Pettridge Lane, Mere, BA12 6DG
Discharge of condition 5 (Archaeological Investigation) relating to application PL/2022/06955.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 8 Old Hollow, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6EQ
Single storey and two storey rear extension to existing dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - ROOK HAYES, NORTH STREET, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6HH
TG1 - Yew tree reduce height by up to 2 metres to below telephone wire. Reduce Holly tree by up to 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - THE GEORGE INN, THE SQUARE, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DR
HG1 Cypress - Fell close to ground level (approx. 50mm) (conifer). T1 Spruce - Fell close to ground level (approx. 50mm) (conifer). T3 Cypress - Fell close to ground level (approx. 50mm) (conifer).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - St Michaels Cottage, Church Street, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6DS
Replacement of existing front door with wooden door with glazing as per the door at Stephens Cottage Like for like replacement of ground level front of building window
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 4 Underdown Mead, White Road, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6EQ
Discharge of condition 9 Landscaping of planning application PL/2022/04385 (New proposed two bedroom dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-05-12
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A brief summary of Mere in Wiltshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mere a particularly low-crime area.
Mere has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mere. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mere includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dead Maid Quarry SSSI, Whitesheet Hill SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mere planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.merewilts.org/. 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 Mere
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Mere. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Mere.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mere were full planning applications (9), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Burton planning applications
- Southbrook planning applications
- Rook Street planning applications
- Limpers Hill planning applications
- Lower Zeals planning applications
- White Hill planning applications
- Charnage planning applications
- Barrow Street planning applications
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