Sahara Sandpit, Sandridge Hill, Melksham, SN12 7QX

1. 17 Nov 2025

   Received by Wiltshire

2. 12 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wiltshire granted permission on 12 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Heights, 262A Sandridge Hill, Sandridge Common, Melksham, SN12 7QX

  PL/2026/00307 Submitted 16 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey rear oak-framed extension with balcony above

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Garden House, Sandridge Park, Sandridge Common, Melksham, SN12 7QU

  PL/2026/03753 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 350 yards away

  Erection of single-storey extension to north-east elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Melksham Adventure Centre, Lowbourne, Melksham, SN12 7QU

  PL/2026/04004 Submitted 9 Jul 2026 350 yards away

  An infill extension, refurbishment for improved facilities and PV panels fitted to the roof

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs

• Sandridge House, Sandridge Hill, Sandridge Common, Melksham, SN12 7RL

  PL/2026/05055 Submitted 22 Sep 2026 450 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Erection of a oak framed outbuilding for Incidental Home Gym and Entertainment space

  Awaiting decision Householder 9 docs
  Small domestic

• PL/2026/04342 Granted

  23 - 25 Whitegates, Upper Castle Combe, Chippenham, SN14 7HQ

  Change of use back to 2 separate dwellings (retrospective) together with proposed enclosing of existing porches along with amendments to doors and windows at rear of property at Number 25 Whitegates

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PL/2026/03743 Withdrawn

  Sunnyside, Holloway Lane, East Knoyle, Salisbury, SP3 6AH

  The demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of 2no detached dwellings including parking, hard and soft landscaping and associated works.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PL/2026/05090 Granted

  Street Farm, The Street, Kilmington, Warminster, BA12 6RW

  Erection of a Single Storey Extension to an Existing Agricultural Barn (retrospective)

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Full applications
• PL/2026/06061 Awaiting decision

  Land at Greenacres, Hoopers Pool, Southwick, Trowbridge, BA14 9NG

  Change of use of agricultural land for two mobile holiday lodges under the farm diversification scheme for tourism

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Full applications
• PL/2026/05471 Awaiting decision

  1, Old Dairy Buildings, Woodlands farm, Mildenhall, SN8 2NJ

  Change of use of existing agricultural/storage building to a small-scale dog training and boarding facility for a maximum of one boarded dog, including associated internal alterations and installation of a CCTV camera

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Full applications