Project SEMH, Station Approach, Melksham, SN12 8BN Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/03005 - Full planning permission Approved
Change of use

Proposal

Change of use from Class E (offices) to a combined use of class E(offices) and F1 (Learning and Non- Residential Institutions) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
27 May 2026
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Approved
22 Jul 2026

Approved on 22 Jul 2026 · Last checked 22 Jul 2026

Documents 10

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Officer Report Report · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision Notice Decision · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Planning Statement Statements · 27 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 4

PDF Fire Evacuation Plan Document · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Floor Plan Plan · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Plan Plan · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Location Plan Plan · 11 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 11 May 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF Neighbours Map Consultation List · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF List of Consultees & Neighbours Consultation List · 27 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Wiltshire
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
SN12 8BN
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
27 May 2026
Ward
Melksham Without North & Shurnhold ED
Parish
Melksham CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
31 Jul 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
22 Jul 2026

Historical activity at this location

12 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Withdrawn
Leekes Of Melksham, Beanacre Road, Melksham, SN12 8AG
Application to Certify that Planning Permission Ref. W/91/01291/FUL was Lawfully Implemen…
PL/2025/04454
2022 Approved
Leekes Of Melksham, Beanacre Road, Melksham, SN12 8AG
Construction of a coffee shop with drive-thru facility, with associated car parking and l…
PL/2022/06470
2023 Approved
MELKSHAM HUB, STATION APPROACH, MELKSHAM, SN12 8BN
Install pre-fabricated cabin to provide additional internal cafe space for Melksham Hub C…
PL/2023/00038
2022 Approved
Melksham Hub, Station Approach, Melksham, Wilts, SN12 8BN
Proposed wayfinding sign
PL/2022/01227
2022 Approved
Longhope Guest House, 9 Beanacre Road, Melksham, SN12 8AG
Variation of conditions, 2, 5 & 6 on 19/07763/FUL to allow for minor changes to internal…
PL/2021/11896
2021 Approved
Station Approach, Melksham, SN12 8BN
Proposed advertising sign at the entrance to Station Approach and illuminated cafe sign a…
PL/2021/03183
2021 Approved
Spencers Sport and Social Club Beanarce Road Melksham SN12 8AG
Proposed Container For Storage & New Fencing for Bin store to serve sports and social club
PL/2021/04513
2019 Approved
Longhope Guest House 9 Beanacre Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8AG
Conversion of hotel and managers accommodation to 6 flats
19/07763/FUL
2020 Withdrawn
Beefeater & Premier Inn Beanacre Rd Melksham SN12 8AG
Proposed mounted and free standing signs
20/00237/ADV
2019 Approved
Melksham Station Carpark and adjacent land Station Approach Melksham SN12 8BN
Expansion of existing car park by change of use of open storage and administration buildi…
19/01827/FUL
2019 Approved
Leekes Of Melksham Beanacre Road Melksham SN12 8AG
Full planning application for Hotel (Class C1) and Restaurant (Class A3) including associ…
19/00614/FUL
2016 Approved
Melksham Station Station Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8BN
Platform alterations and extension, under Part 18 Class A to Schedule 2 of the Town and C…
16/10462/RWN
Wiltshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#203 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings