Wiltshire Council Seeks Public Feedback on Plans for New Central Depot in Melksham

Wiltshire Council has submitted a planning application for a proposed new Central Depot at Bowerhill in Melksham, with residents invited to have their say on the plans before the consultation deadline later this month.

The proposed development would bring together several of the council's operational services in one modern facility, including highways, waste management, streetscene operations and the household recycling centre.

According to the council, the project aims to provide a centralised base for these services, bringing different operations together at a single location.

The proposed site is in the Bowerhill area of Melksham. The planning application has now been submitted and is open for public comments, giving local residents, businesses and other interested parties an opportunity to review the proposals.

The consultation provides an opportunity for people to examine the submitted plans and raise any comments or concerns they may have about the proposed development.

Residents wishing to take part can access the planning information online and submit their feedback directly through the relevant planning application process.

The deadline for submitting comments is 20 November 2026.

Wiltshire Council is encouraging members of the public to view the plans and make their views known before the consultation closes.

The proposed depot could bring together services that play an important role in maintaining roads, managing waste and keeping public spaces across Wiltshire operational.

Anyone interested in the development can view the planning application and supporting documents through the council's consultation link.

Residents can view the plans and submit their comments here:

Application Reference

The deadline for public comments is Friday, 20 November 2026.