Blackmore Farm, Sandridge Common, Melksham, SN12 7QS Data via plota.co.uk
PL/2026/02966 - Outline planning permission
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Proposal
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 275 dwellings (including affordable housing), associated infrastructure, landscape and biodiversity enhancements, with all matters reserved except for the main access from Sandridge Common Data via plota.co.uk
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21 May 2026
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Documents 98
Statements & assessments 50
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BNG Metric
Structural Calculations · 21 May 2026
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Appendix 6.1 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment
Statements · 21 May 2026
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Planning Statement
Statements · 20 May 2026
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Transport Update Note
Statements · 20 May 2026
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Transport Assessment Full Part 3
Statements · 20 May 2026
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Utilities Planning Statement
Statements · 20 May 2026
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Archaeological and Heritage Assessment - Part 2
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.10 Barn Owl Survey
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.13 Bat Roost Survey
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Figure 7.1 Ecological Parameters Plan
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 8.2 Landscape and Visual Assessment of Cumulative Effects
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.16 Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 1.1 Information included in the Environmental Statement
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.7 Great Crested Newt Survey
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 1.2 Statement of Competence
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Transport Assessment Full Part 5
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.15 Otter and Water Vole Survey
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.6 Hedgerow Survey
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.14 Bat Activity Survey
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Air Quality Assessment
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Environmental Statement: Chapter 6 Landscape and Visual
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.4 Phase 1 Habitat Survey
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Design and Access Statement Part 2
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Environmental Statement: Chapter 4 The Proposed Development
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Environmental Statement: Chapter 3 Site Context
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Environmental Statement Contents
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Noise Assessment
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 8.1 Noise Assessment
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Energy, Waste and Sustainability Statement
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Transport Assessment Full Part 2
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Environmental Statement: Chapter 7 Biodiversity
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 6.1 LVIA Assessment Methodology
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Environmental Statement: Chapter 1 Introduction
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Design and Access Statement Part 1
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 8.1 Transport and Access Assessment of Cumulative Effects
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.11 Hazel Dormouse Survey
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.9 Breeding Bird Survey and Desk Study
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Environmental Statement: Chapter 5 Consideration of Alternatives
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Transport Assessment Full Part 1
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Environmental Statement: Chapter 2 Approach to EIA
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Environmental Statement: Chapter 8 Assessment of Cumulative Effects
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 2.2 Environmental Impact Assessment
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Arboricultural Impact Assessment
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Environmental Statement: Chapter 9 Summary
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Archaeological and Heritage Desk Based Assessment
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Archaeological and Heritage Assessment - Part 1
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.8 Reptile Survey
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Transport Assessment Full Part 4
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Statement of Community Engagement
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Plans & drawings 27
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Environmental Management Plan
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Framework Travel Plan Part 1
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 5.2 Geo-Environmental Desk Study Part 6
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 5.2 Geo-Environmental Desk Study Part 4
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 6.2 Landscape Character
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 8.2 Cumulative ZTV
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Parameter Composite
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 5.2 Geo-Environmental Desk Study Part 3
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 1.1 EIA Study Area Boundary
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Illustrative Masterplan
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 8.7 Cumulative Project 1 Access
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 6.3 Landscape Character West Wiltshire
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 11.1 Cumulative Project Plan
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 4.1 Parameter Plan - Composite
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 4.2 Parameter Plan - Heights
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 8.3 Cumulative Photo viewpoint Locations
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 1.1 - Site Location Plan
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Figure 6.1 Planning Designations and Considerations
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 6.4 Site Character and Local Context
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 5.2 Geo-Environmental Desk Study Part 2
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 5.2 Geo-Environmental Desk Study Part 5
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Figure 8.1 Cumulative Project Plan
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Parameter Plan - Heights
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Site Location Plan
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Framework Travel Plan Part2
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 5.2 Geo-Environmental Desk Study Part 7
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Proposed Development Site Access
Plan · 8 May 2026
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Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 2
Other documents 18
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Covering Letter
Statements · 20 May 2026
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Figure 8.4 Cumulative Photo Viewpoints Part 1
Photo · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.5 Botanical Species List
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 5.2 Geo-Environmental Desk Study Part 1
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 5.3 Agricultural Land Classification Report
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Figure 8.4 Cumulative Photo Viewpoints Part 3
Photo · 8 May 2026
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Non-Technical Summary
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 2.1 EIA Scoping Report
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Figure 9.1 Public Rights of Way Network
Additional · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.1 Wildlife Legislation and Conservation Status
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Figure 8.4 Cumulative Photo Viewpoints Part 2
Photo · 8 May 2026
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Figure 8.4 Cumulative Photo Viewpoints Part 4
Photo · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.3 Local Planning Policy
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Outline Waste Management Strategy
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Geo-Environmental Site Investigation
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.17 Designated Sites
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Figure 8.5 Public Rights of Way Network
Additional · 8 May 2026
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Appendix 7.2 National Planning Policy
Statements · 8 May 2026
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Wiltshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#203 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings
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.
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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
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