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Full application for the construction of a new food store (Class E) with associated parking, landscaping, drainage and servicing. The proposed development incorporates: • A single storey building with a total floor space of 2184m2 (GIA) including a net sales area of 1529m2. • 132 car parking spaces including 6 disabled bays, 9 parent and child spaces and 2 electric vehicle charging spaces. • Comprehensive landscaping scheme. • SUDS drainage scheme.

Land East of Eastern Way, Melksham

Under ConsultationReference: PL/2026/02458Wiltshire Council

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Application summary

Status
Under Consultation
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
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Validated
29 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Wiltshire Council

Application overview

Full application for the construction of a new food store (Class E) with associated parking, landscaping, drainage and servicing. The proposed development incorporates: • A single storey building with a total floor space of 2184m2 (GIA) including a net sales area of 1529m2. • 132 car parking spaces including 6 disabled bays, 9 parent and child spaces and 2 electric vehicle charging spaces. • Comprehensive landscaping scheme. • SUDS drainage scheme.

Proposal details

Reference
PL/2026/02458
Ward
Bowerhill ED
Parish
Melksham Without CP

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Land East of Eastern Way, Melksham

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DocumentPublishedAction
Statement of Community InvolvementAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Landscape Planting Methodology and Landscape Management PlanRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Biodiversity Net Gain Statement and AssessmentAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Landscape Proposals Native Block & GrassRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Landscape Proposals Planting BedsRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Structural Tree PitRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Landscape SectionRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Landscape Proposals OverallRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Landscape Existing Features & Overlay StoreRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Landscape Tree CanopyRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Landscape Proposals Trees & HedgerowsRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Planting ScheduleRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Site Location PlanPlan · PDF15 Apr 2026View
HDM Consultation Response - PL.2026.02458 - Land East of Eastern Way, MelkshamConsultee Response · PDF9 Jul 2026View
Geophysical Survey ReportAdditional · PDF10 Aug 2026View
Landscape Planting Methodology and Landscape Management PlanSuperseded · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Energy Usage & Sustainability StatementAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Planning Update StatementAdditional · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Proposed Boundary Treatments PlanSuperseded · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Existing Site PlanPlan · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Waste Minimisation and Management PlanAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Staff Travel PlanAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Archaeological Desk-Based AssessmentAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Proposed Access ArrangementAdditional · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Swept Path Analysis 16.5m Articulated VehicleAdditional · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Swept Path Analysis Foodstore Loading BayAdditional · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Tree Survey & Existing FeaturesRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Proposed Setting Out Site PlanSuperseded · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Proposed General Arrangement Site PlanRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Proposed Surface Treatments PlanRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Proposed Boundary Treatments PlanRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Proposed Access ArrangementAdditional · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Tree Constraints PlanPlan · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Planning and Retail Impact AssessmentAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Noise Impact AssessmentAdditional · PDF24 Apr 2026View
Landscape Existing Features & OverlayRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain MetricAdditional15 Apr 2026View
Proposed Setting Out Site PlanRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Ecological Impact AssessmentAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Ecology CommentConsultee Response · PDF11 Sept 2026View
Existing Features & Overlay StoreSuperseded · PDF29 Apr 2026View
Landscape - Proposals OverallSuperseded · PDF29 Apr 2026View
Landscape - TreeSurvey & Existing FeaturesSuperseded · PDF29 Apr 2026View
Landscape - Existing Features & OverlaySuperseded · PDF29 Apr 2026View
Landscape Proposals - Planting BedsSuperseded · PDF29 Apr 2026View
Landscape Proposals - Native Block & GrassSuperseded · PDF29 Apr 2026View
PL 2026 02458 SW Drainage Response v1 Issue · PDF6 May 2026View
Landscape Proposals - Trees & HedgerowsSuperseded · PDF29 Apr 2026View
Landscape Proposals - Tree CanopySuperseded · PDF29 Apr 2026View
Councillor Nick HolderCall In · PDF27 May 2026View
Arboricultural Constraints & Opportunities PlanAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Geo-Environmental Investigation ReportAdditional · PDF22 Apr 2026View
Landscape SectionsSuperseded · PDF29 Apr 2026View
Drainage General ArrangementPlan · PDF29 Apr 2026View
Neighbour MapConsultation List23 Apr 2026View
Arboricultural Impact AssessmentAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Proposed Ground Floor PlanPlan · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Design and Access StatementStatements · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Covering LetterAdditional · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Landscape Visual Appraisal Graphics AppendixRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Landscape Visual AppraisalRevised Plans/Documents · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Landscape - Proposals OverallSuperseded · PDF11 Jun 2026View
Landscape Visual Appraisal Graphics AppendixSuperseded · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage StrategyAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Proposed ElevationsPlan · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Planting ScheduleSuperseded · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Covering LetterStatements · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Topographic and Services SurveyPlan · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Proposed Roof PlanPlan · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Proposed Surface Treatments PlanSuperseded · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Proposed General Arrangement Site PlanSuperseded · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Transport AssessmentAdditional · PDF15 Apr 2026View
Landscape Visual AppraisalSuperseded · PDF15 Apr 2026View
List of Consultees & NeighboursConsultation List · PDF30 Apr 2026View
LLFA Applicant ResponseAdditional · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Response to WC Comments - 14.08.2026Additional · PDF8 Oct 2026View

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