Search Batcombe planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Batcombe · updated daily · Somerset Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Rockwells House Frys Lane To Mill Lane Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6HDAwaiting decisionG1 - 6 Hornbeam - Reduction.Received 9 Oct 20262026/1954/TCA
- Jackdaw Cottage Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6ABAwaiting decisionRetrospective application for works to repair and re-waterproof the existing slate roof, removal of non-original ground floor slabs & partial internal render removal.Received 18 Sep 20262026/1808/LBC
- Jackdaw Cottage Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6ABAwaiting decisionRetrospective application for works to repair and re-waterproof the existing slate roof.Received 18 Sep 20262026/1807/HSE
- Batcombe House Gold Hill Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6HFApprovedT1 - Lebanese Cedar - Crown thin by approx 15% and pruning to tips by 2.5m where necessaryReceived 17 Sep 2026Decided 23 Oct 20262026/1788/TCA
- Elm House Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6ABAwaiting decisionT1 - Blue Cedar - Fell & replace with LimeReceived 7 Sep 20262026/1780/TCA
Planning in Batcombe
Only 4 decisions near Batcombe in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Batcombe in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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Around Batcombe
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BA4 205 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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About Batcombe
Batcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque steep valley of the River Alham in Somerset, England. Situated 5 miles southeast of Shepton Mallet and 26 miles south of Bristol, the parish has a population of 439 and encompasses the hamlets of Westcombe, Spargrove, and Eastcombe. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and community, making it a notable location for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 414 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Batcombe area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Batcombe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Batcombe has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Batcombe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Batcombe, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Batcombe.
The most common types were tree works (8), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).