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Council planning record
Land to the north of the A3102, Melksham, Wiltshire
Land to the north of the A3102, Melksham, Wiltshire
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Outline planning application for the construction of 295 homes; public open space including formal play space and allotments; sustainable drainage systems and associated infrastructure; a 100 place nursery and access points for pedestrians and cyclists. All matters are reserved except for access, the principal point of access is to be provided from a new northern arm onto an improved arrangement of the Eastern Way/A3102 roundabout junction and an emergency access onto the A3102.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| PL.2025.09780 Urban Design consultation response · PDF | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementStatements · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| NPPF: Flood Risk Assessment & Outline Drainage StrategyAdditional · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Heritage Impact AssessmentReport · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Drainable Areas - Sheet 2 of 3Plan · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Neighbour MapConsultation List | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| 2026-02-11 PL_2025_09780 National Highways Planning ResponseConsultee Response · PDF | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| Decision report MELK103Consultee Response · PDF | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Standard Caveats to Outline & Full Applications | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Archaeology FiguresAdditional · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| PL 2025 09780 Drainage Response Issue · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Environmental Statement Volume 1 - Non Technical SummaryAdditional · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Air Quality AssessmentReport · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Design and Access StatementStatements · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Drainage Layout - Sheet 2 of 3Plan · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Statement of Community InvolvementAdditional · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Drainage Layout - Sheet 3 of 3Plan · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Drainable Areas - Sheet 3 of 3Plan · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Illustrative MasterplanPlan · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Outline Noise AssessmentReport · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appendix 1Consultee Response · PDF | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Annex AConsultee Response · PDF | 3 Feb 2026 | View |
| Archaeological Desk Based AssessmentReport · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Travel Plan (Bound)Additional · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Affordable Housing StatementStatements · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Green Infrastructure Parameters PlanPlan · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| WX.2026.139635.01 - Land to the north of the A3102, Melksham, Wiltshire (Outline)Consultee Response · PDF | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| ECO PL_2025_09780Consultee Response · PDF | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| 539724 NE ResponseConsultee Response · PDF | 3 Feb 2026 | View |
| Environment Statement Combined AppendixesAdditional · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Land Uses PlanPlan · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Councillor Nick HolderCall In · PDF | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| Drainage Layout - Sheet 1 of 3Plan · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Location PlanPlan · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Primary Access PlanPlan · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| MELK103 consultation planConsultee Response · PDF | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Draft Heads of TermsAdditional · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| List of Consultees & NeighboursConsultation List · PDF | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Covering LetterStatements · PDF | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Transport Assessment (Bound)Additional · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentReport · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Planning Response Full - No Objection 260226Consultee Response · PDF | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Drainage StrategyAdditional · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Emergency Access PlanPlan · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Energy Strategy StatementAdditional · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Drainable Areas Sheet - 1 of 3Plan · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Highways 25 09780 New Road Melksham Hway recommendationsConsultee Response | 7 Aug 2026 | View |
| Appendix 2Consultee Response · PDF | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultation Response - Land North of A3102 Pl.2025.09780 | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| 2025.09780 land north of A3102 melkshamConsultee Response · PDF | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| Environmental Statement Volume 2 - Main TextAdditional · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
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