Charlton Horethorne, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Charlton Horethorne, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Charlton Horethorne 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 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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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 004G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
283 planning applications found near Charlton Horethorne.
- - Golden Valley Farm Water Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NX
S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of 24/02972/FUL for Conversion of 3 agricultural barns into 3 dwellings, demolition of a 4th agricultural barn to allow for the erection of a 4th d
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - The Owls Cathill Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4PA
Single Storey Garden Room Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Kings Arms Hotel North Road Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL
Conversion of Rear 2 Storey previous extension to No. 2 Two-Bedroom Flats and Change of Use of Barn Conversion from Staff dwelling to an independent dwelling and associated car parking. Alter outbuild
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - The Old Forge High Street Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4PB
Replacing existing windows and doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - De Combe House Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4PB
Notification of intent to Fell No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. 2 x Lawson Cypress, one is already dead.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 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 - - Charlton Horethorne House Water Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NX
Notification of intent to reduce the canopy radial spread of No. 1 Walnut tree radially by 4 metres, reduce main stems of No. 1 Chanticleer Pear tree by 2 metres, trim house side quadrant of No. 1 Hor
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-08-25
View full details - - Bumble Cottage Maperton Road Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NT
Single storey flat roofed extension to front of property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - Fieldfare Hull Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NZ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of two single storey extensions to rear of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Barn At Golden Valley Farm Green Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset
Conversion and extension of an agricultural barn to form one residential unit, and ancillary works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - Golden Valley Farm Water Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NX
Conversion of 3 agricultural barns into 3 dwellings, demolition of a 4th agricultural barn to allow for the erection of a 4th dwelling with existing access from Water Lane and creation of a new access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - Bullen Farmhouse Horse Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL
S19 Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to allow installation of an air source heat pump, glazing alterations to the gable end and removal of a conifer tree in relation to planning approv
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - Bullen Farmhouse Horse Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL
S73 Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to allow installation of an air source heat pump, glazing alterations to the gable end and removal of a conifer tree in relation to planning approv
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - Bullen Farmhouse Horse Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL
Discharge of Condition No. 2 (Plans) of Planning Application 24/01199/HOU.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-11-21
View full details - - Bullen Farmhouse Horse Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL
Discharge of Condition No. 4 (WSI) of Planning Application 24/01199/HOU.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - Village Green High Street Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 660 The Knapp North Road Charlton Horethorne Milborne Port Somerset DT9 4PQ
Replace Perspex sheet roof with slate on porch and replacement of windows including aluminium windows on front elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - The Manor Horse Lane Charlton Horethorne Milborne Port Somerset DT9 4NL
Install solar photo voltaic panels on south side of existing roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - Golden Valley Farm Water Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NX
Prior notification of proposed demolition of an agricultural barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - Bullen Farmhouse Horse Lane Charlton Horethorne Milborne Port Somerset DT9 4NL
Reinstatement of historic outbuilding as new extension to farmhouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-05-20
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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.
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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Charlton Horethorne. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 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 Charlton Horethorne.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Charlton Horethorne were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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