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Mavern House, Corsham Road, Shaw, Melksham, SN12 8EH
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Council sourceTwo single-storey extensions and internal alterations, plus the installation of a new fire escape stair, to provide three additional en-suite bedrooms, new reception area, an enhanced main entrance, and improved safety provisions.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form RedactedApplication Form · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Design and access statementStatements · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Tree surveyStatements · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed new entrance elevationsPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing floor plansPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed block planPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Flood risk assessment & sudsStatements · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| neighbour mapConsultation List | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed perspective elevationsPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing new entrance elevationsPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed fire exit and rear bedroom extension elevationsPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Drainage commentConsultee Response · PDF | 7 Oct 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity net gain exemption letterStatements · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Energy and sustainability strategyStatements · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Location planPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Tree surveyStatements · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing block planPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| List of Consultees & Neighbours · PDF | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed floor plansPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing fire exit and rear bedroom extension elevationsPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing site planPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed site planPlan · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
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