Buckland Dinham, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckland Dinham, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Buckland Dinham
Buckland Dinham is a quaint village located near Frome in Somerset, England, with a population of 381. Primarily known for its farming industry, the village also serves as a residential hub for commuters working in the nearby cities of Bath and Bristol, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to housing and rural development.
Population: 353 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Buckland Dinham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buckland Dinham.
- 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 Buckland Dinham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Buckland Dinham.
- - 5 Court Farm Buckland Dinham Frome Somerset BA11 2QS
T1 - Crab Apple - Prune, remove one central stem (no larger than 100mm in dia.) and reshape remaining canopy. T2 - Beech - Prune, removing two secondary limbs from mainstem. Reshape remaining canopy b
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 7 St Michaels Close Buckland Dinham Frome Somerset BA11 2QD
Proposed installation of photovoltaic panels on front and rear pitch roof of single storey garage attached to main house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-08
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A brief summary of Buckland Dinham in Somerset
Buckland Dinham is a quaint village located near Frome in Somerset, England, with a population of 381. Primarily known for its farming industry, the village also serves as a residential hub for commuters working in the nearby cities of Bath and Bristol, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to housing and rural development. The settlement has a population of approximately 353 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Buckland Dinham show an average sale price of £341,700, 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 Buckland Dinham a particularly low-crime area.
Buckland Dinham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Buckland Dinham, Lullington and Orchardleigh. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Buckland Dinham includes 6 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, Buckland Dinham 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 Buckland Dinham
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Buckland Dinham. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Buckland Dinham.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Buckland Dinham take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Buckland Dinham were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.