Biddestone Saw Mill, Challows Lane, Biddestone, SN14 7DT Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Convert part of sawmills to residential in connection with B1 use - variation to change a commercial store into a residential garage, Biddestone Sawmills Application Ref. Number: Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 28 Oct 2026; it is now day 82.
Documents 8
Statements & assessments 1
Plans & drawings 3
Consultation & comments 2
Other documents 2
Associated applications 2
Part of
- VariationConvert part of sawmills to residential in connection with B1 use - variation to change…This applicationPL/2026/04974
Site constraints 8
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 82, past the statutory target. 74% of changes of use in Wiltshire are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 6 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Oct 2026.
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Public comments
Last counted 24 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 23 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
16 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Nearby activity
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Council archive
Biddestone Saw Mill Challows Lane Biddestone SN14 7DT
Convert part of sawmills to living accommodation in connection with B1 use
- Received
- 29 Jul 2016
- Decided
- 28 Mar 2017
- Outcome
- Approved
The consultation period closed on 23 Sept 2026.