5 Church Walk, Melksham, SN12 6LY Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Birch tree - fell Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 1 Sept 2026 · Last checked 6 Sept 2026
Documents 2
Decision & officer reports 1
Application forms 1
Site constraints 4
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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How this decision compares
Decided in 41 days from validation, about the council's usual 38 days. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.
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Public comments
Last counted 6 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
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- 15 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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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%).
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