The Oaks, Lower Woodrow, Forest, Melksham, SN12 7RB
Pending
PL/2026/02753
Description
Extension and alterations to existing house
Other new applications on this street
Land at No 34 Broad Town Road, Broad Town, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7RB
Permission in Principle for Erection of 2No dwellings
Bay Tree Barn, Lower Woodrow, Forest, Melksham, SN12 7RB
Discharge of conditions 5 lighting & 7 fencing, walling, gates and means of encl...
14 BROAD TOWN ROAD, BROAD TOWN, SWINDON, SN4 7RB
Proposed Side and Rear Extension
The Fields, Broad Town Road, Broad Town, Swindon, SN4 7RB
Erection of additional storey
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
The Willows, Lower Woodrow, Forest, Melksham, SN12 7RB
Construction of a new garage and home office and associated change of use of paddock land…
2025
With conditions
Bay Tree Barn, Lower Woodrow, Forest, Melksham, SN12 7RB
Retention and extension of stable building to be used as an Alternative Provision of Educ…
2025
With conditions
Bay Tree Barn, Lower Woodrow, Forest, Melksham, SN12 7RB
Extension to an office building, extension of the existing car park
2025
Refused
THE WILLOWS, LOWER WOODROW, FOREST, MELKSHAM, SN12 7RB
Construction of a new garage and home office and associated change of use of paddock land…
2024
Refused
Land adjacent to 6 Guinea Cottage, Forest Road, Melksham, SN12 7RB
Erection of new residential farmhouse dwelling. (resubmission of PL/2022/02675)
2024
With conditions
Oak Tree House, Lower Woodrow, Forest, Melksham, Wilts, SN12 7RB
Proposed installation of ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels
2024
With conditions
The Willows, Lower Woodrow, Forest, Melksham, SN12 7RB
Erection of a single-storey side extension and associated works.
2023
With conditions
Six Guinea Cottage, 212 Lower Woodrow, Forest, Melksham, SN12 7RB
Extension and alterations to 212 Six Guinea Cottage.
2022
With conditions
Six Guinea Cottage, 212 Lower Woodrow, Forest, SN12 7RB
Replacement dwelling with associated outbuildings
2022
Withdrawn
THE WILLOWS, LOWER WOODROW, FOREST, MELKSHAM, SN12 7RB
Erection of a new garage and storage building
2022
With conditions
Ivy Lodge, Lower Woodrow, Forest, Melksham, SN12 7RB
Proposed two storey extension to Ivy Lodge
2022
Withdrawn
IVY LODGE, LOWER WOODROW, FOREST, MELKSHAM, SN12 7RB
Proposed two storey extension to Ivy Lodge
2022
Refused
Land Adjacent to 6 Guinea Cottage, Forest Road, Melksham, SN12 7RB
Erection of a dwelling
2022
With conditions
FROGDITCH FARM, 225 LOWER WOODROW, FOREST, MELKSHAM, SN12 7RB
Extension to dwelling and erection of detached car port
2021
With conditions
Oakley Farm House, Lower Woodrow, Forest, Melksham, Wilts, SN12 7RB
Change of use from farm shop to farm stay accommodation in connection with the Alpaca Ent…
2021
With conditions
Little Copse Farm, off Lower Woodrow Road, Melksham, SN12 7RB
Erection of fencing and permeable parking area to create a secondary secure canine exerci…
2021
Approved
Barn Adjoining Green Shed Farm Lower Woodrow Forest Melksham SN12 7RB
Change of Use of Agricultural Building to 1 no. Dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for buildin…
2020
With conditions
Bay Tree Barn Lower Woodrow Forest SN12 7RB
Change of Use of Existing Stables to Offices and Workshop (Class E).
2020
Withdrawn
Pear Tree Barn Lower Woodrow Road Forest Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7RB
Notification under Class R for Change of Use of Barn to Light Industrial B1(c) Use for An…
2020
With conditions
Frogditch Farm 225 Lower Woodrow Forest SN12 7RB
Conversion of former barn to provide 1No holiday let.
2017
Approved
Unit 4 Oakley Farm Lower Woodrow Forest Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7RB
Prior notification under Class Q for proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2…
2017
Refused
Lot 4 Oakley Farm Lower Woodrow Forest Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7RB
Prior notification under Class Q for proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2…
2017
Refused
Oakley Farm Lower Woodrow Forest Wiltshire SN12 7RB
Erection of tourist accommodation
2016
Approved
Lot 4 Oakley Farm Lower Woodrow Forest Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7RB
Prior notification under Class Q for proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2…
2016
Refused
Lot 4 Oakley Farm Lower Woodrow Forest Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7RB
Prior notification under Class Q for proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2…
Wiltshire
Planning Authority Score
3.4/10
Poor
#222 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Wiltshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #232 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 56% 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 (95%) than the national average (90%).
Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
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Wiltshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #72 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #92 of 292
52%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #232 of 292
56%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #259 of 292
80%
Minor dwellings approved
371 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
59 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
157 decided
3,734
Total decisions
260 refused in 2025