3 Lowbourne, Melksham, SN12 7DZ Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/02835 - Removal/variation of conditions Under Consultation

Proposal

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent PL/2023/05617 to remove the second floor accommodation, dormer windows, and rear Velux windows. Changes will result in a reduction in ridge height of 1.45m. There is also a proposed end gable window in plot nine. Removal of condition 8 attached to the parent permission, as the Velux windows are no longer required to implement the development… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Wiltshire
Application type
Removal/variation of conditions
Postcode
SN12 7DZ
Received
1 May 2026
Validated
1 May 2026
Ward
Melksham Forest ED
Parish
Melksham CP
Case officer
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Target decision
26 Jun 2026
Wiltshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#203 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Wiltshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #225 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Wiltshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #71 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #65 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #225 of 296
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #252 of 296
78%
Minor dwellings approved
339 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
48 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
160 decided
3,659
Total decisions
256 refused in the year to March 2026