Butleigh, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Butleigh, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Butleigh 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 Butleigh
Butleigh is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, with a population of 876 as of the 2021 census. Situated near Barton St David and in close proximity to Glastonbury and Street, Butleigh features essential amenities including a church, a local village shop, a Church of England primary school, and Butleigh Nursery School, making it a community-focused area for potential planning applications.
Population: 875 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £410,043 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: Mendip 011F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Butleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Butleigh.
- 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 Butleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Butleigh.
- - West View Sub Road Butleigh Street Somerset BA6 8SR
Application to vary condition 1 (Plans list) of planning approval 2022/2489/REM (Erection of 32 dwellings with details of access only) Substitution of plans within approved documents list planning con
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Little Orchard High Street Butleigh Street Somerset BA6 8SY
T1 - Weeping Willow: crown raise, secondary drooping growth by approx 2m to allow better spacing for the shrubs below. Pruning cuts will not exceed 25mm in diameter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Land At 352337 133412 Parkfields Orchard Butleigh Street Somerset
Proposed Residential development consisting of 2no. Detached Bungalows with one attached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - West View Sub Road Butleigh Street Somerset BA6 8SR
Approval of details reserved by condition 6 (Electric Vehicle Charging provision) from planning permission 2022/2489/REM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Land North Of 55 Sub Road Butleigh Street Somerset
Approval of details reserved by condition 8 (Parking and Turning) and condition 9 (Landscaping) on consent 2018/2648/OTS (Application for Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved for ere
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 11 High Street Butleigh Street Somerset BA6 8SU
T3 - Red Cedar - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Dyers Orchard Water Lane Butleigh Street Somerset BA6 8SP
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Supervision of Works - Protected Species) & 6 (External Lighting) from planning application 2023/1944/HSE (Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of d
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 11 High Street Butleigh Street Somerset BA6 8SU
T1 - Red Cedar - Fell. T2 - Prunus Subhirtella - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Land At Sub Road Butleigh Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8SR
Approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Construction Method Statement), 10 (Sustainable Drainage Scheme), 11 (Foul Drainage Scheme), 12 (Recycling and Waste Scheme) and 14 (Construction Environm
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Fairmile Barton Road Butleigh Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8TH
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Existing and Proposed Levels), 4 (Tree Protection Plan), 5 (Provision of Bat Box), 8 (Materials) and 11 (External Lighting) on planning consent 2024/1835/
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Perriams 29 High Street Butleigh Street Somerset BA6 8SY
T1 Cherry - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Dyers Orchard Water Lane Butleigh Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8SP
Application to vary condition 2 (Plans List (Compliance)) of planning approval 2023/1944/HSE (Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of dwelling and enhancement of external building fabric.) to re
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Old Glade Cottage Water Lane Butleigh Street Somerset BA6 8SP
Conifer (T1) - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Peony Cottage 55 Sub Road Butleigh Street Somerset BA6 8SR
T1 - U/K species. Reduce limbs away from the house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Land At 352337 133412 Parkfields Orchard Butleigh Street Somerset
Erection of 2no. Detached Bungalows & Car Ports (additional drainage details received 16.07.25)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Sports Pavilion Butleigh Playing Fields Baltonsborough Road Butleigh Street Somerset
Installation of a Storage Container.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-05-12
View full details - - Fairmile Barton Road Butleigh Street Somerset BA6 8TH
Redevelopment of property, demolitions, extensions and garage with studio / office over
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Butleigh in Somerset
Butleigh is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, with a population of 876 as of the 2021 census. Situated near Barton St David and in close proximity to Glastonbury and Street, Butleigh features essential amenities including a church, a local village shop, a Church of England primary school, and Butleigh Nursery School, making it a community-focused area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 875 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Butleigh show an average sale price of £410,043, 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 Butleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Butleigh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Butleigh. 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 Butleigh includes 3 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, Butleigh 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 Butleigh
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Butleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Butleigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Butleigh were tree works (8), discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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