Public Open Space, Falcon Way, Bowerhill, Melksham, SN12 6FA Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
G4 – Ash, Limes, Field Maples trees - crown raise to 3m above footpath and 5.2m over highway and clear around lighting column for a 2m clearance Lime trees are protected by TPO Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 31 Jul 2026 · Last checked 21 Aug 2026
Documents 5
Decision & officer reports 1
Plans & drawings 2
Site constraints 2
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How this decision compares
Decided in 43 days from validation, 5 days slower than Wiltshire's median of 38 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Wiltshire in the last twelve months, from validation. Wiltshire decision record →
Public comments
Last counted 21 Aug 2026
Consultation & key dates
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- 15 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
5 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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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