Beckington, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beckington, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Beckington are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Beckington
Beckington is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, situated across the River Frome from Lullington and approximately three miles north of Frome. As of the 2011 census, the parish, which encompasses the hamlet of Rudge and Standerwick, has a total population of 983, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £395,073 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 007F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beckington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beckington.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Beckington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Beckington.
- - The Grange Frome Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6TD
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (Joinery-Schedule for Repairing) and condition 11 (Joinery-Details) on consent 2024/1018/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - The Grange Frome Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6TD
Approval of condition 8 (European Protected Species Mitigation Licence) on consent 2024/1017/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - The Woolpack Inn 2 Warminster Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SP
Conifer & Ash - Fell. Conifer arch - raise by about 4-5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Dolphins 12 Church Street Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6TG
T1 Silver Birch - Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2-2.5 metres and lateral spread by 1-1.5 metres. T2 Holly - Reduce the height by approximately 1.5 -2 metres and trim the sides to give
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 7 Frome Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6TD
Reconstruction of arched gateway & attached wall, adopting original form and materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 7 Frome Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6TD
Reconstruction of arched gateway & attached wall, adopting original form and materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 17 Church Street Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6TG
T1 Norway maple, re-pollard tree at approx 2 metres below previous pruning point. T2 Sycamore by electricity pole. Remove 4 low branches T3 Horse chestnut tree, neighbours tree. Reduce 3 long low late
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 4 Homefield Close Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SX
Single storey side extension and carport.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-10-06
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A brief summary of Beckington in Somerset
Beckington is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, situated across the River Frome from Lullington and approximately three miles north of Frome. As of the 2011 census, the parish, which encompasses the hamlet of Rudge and Standerwick, has a total population of 983, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Beckington show an average sale price of £395,073, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Beckington a particularly low-crime area.
Beckington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Beckington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Beckington includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beckington 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.
Planning Activity in Beckington
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Beckington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Beckington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Beckington were full planning applications (6), tree works (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.