Charlton Horethorne, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Charlton Horethorne, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Charlton Horethorne
Charlton Horethorne is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles southwest of Wincanton and northeast of Sherborne in Dorset. With a population of 591, the parish also encompasses the area of Stowell, making it a quaint community with potential for various planning applications and developments.
Population: 595 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £364,849 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Charlton Horethorne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charlton Horethorne.
- 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 Charlton Horethorne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Charlton Horethorne.
- - 2 Honeysuckle Court Charlton Horethorne Milborne Port Sherborne Somerset DT9 4NF
Single storey rear extension for a kitchen extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Land At Half Acre Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NT
Erection of agricultural building, lambing polytunnel and formation of access track using existing access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Charlton Horethorne in Somerset
Charlton Horethorne is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles southwest of Wincanton and northeast of Sherborne in Dorset. With a population of 591, the parish also encompasses the area of Stowell, making it a quaint community with potential for various planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 595 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Charlton Horethorne show an average sale price of £364,849, 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 Charlton Horethorne a particularly low-crime area.
Charlton Horethorne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Charlton Horethorn. 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 Charlton Horethorne 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.
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Planning Activity in Charlton Horethorne
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Charlton Horethorne. The average decision time was 85 days.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Charlton Horethorne were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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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.