Planning application
PL/2026/04682
5 CHURCH WALK, MELKSHAM, SN12 6LY
Proposal
Birch tree - fell
As published by the council, reference PL/2026/04682
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
Received by Wiltshire
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Wiltshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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PL/2022/01197 Granted
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PL/2024/08960 Granted
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PL/2026/02835 Awaiting decision
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PL/2024/06974 Granted
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