Charlton (BA4), Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Charlton (BA4), Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Charlton (BA4) 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £316,993 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Charlton (BA4).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charlton (BA4).
- 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 (BA4) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Charlton (BA4).
- - 31 Trajans Way Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4TN
G1 - Lime trees: group of three. Re-pollard to previous pollard points. TPO M197
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Plot East Of Honeysuckle Cottage Bodden Lane Bodden Shepton Mallet Somerset
Application to vary condition 2 (drawings) of planning approval 2017/2952/FUL (Replacement of a barn previously approved for residential conversion with a new dwelling).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2020-02-14
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage Bodden Lane Bodden Shepton Mallet BA4 4PU
Replacement of a barn previously approved for residential conversion with a new dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2017-11-06
View full details - - Plot East Of Honeysuckle Cottage Bodden Lane Bodden Shepton Mallet Somerset
Conversion of barn to residential property to include PV panels and biomass heating flue and erection of biomass fuel store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2017-02-17
View full details - - The Barn Honeysuckle Cottage Bodden Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4PU
Prior Approval Application for Proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Barn to a detached Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-03-24
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage, Bodden , Shepton Mallet, BA4 4PU
Removal or variation of condition 4 on application 085660/003 to allow for commercial equestrian use.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2010-10-02
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage, Bodden
Erection of two storey side extension. (DEL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2009-10-20
View full details - - Shepton Mallet P.R.S., Fosse Way Roman Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
Erection of gas pressure reduction building (CAT A)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2003-10-03
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage, Bodden Lane, Bodden
Erection of single storey and two storey rear extension and replace roadside fencing with matching stonework of the same height (CAT A)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2003-07-08
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage, Bodden, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PU
Change of use of land from agricultural to the keeping of horses, erection of stables and field shelter (CAT B)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2003-06-26
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage, Bodden Lane, Bodden
Erection of two storey rear extension (CAT A)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2003-04-14
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A brief summary of Charlton (BA4) in Somerset
Charlton (BA4) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Charlton (BA4) show an average sale price of £316,993, 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 (BA4) a particularly low-crime area.
Charlton (BA4) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Doulting, Shepton Mallet. 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.
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Planning Activity in Charlton (BA4)
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Charlton (BA4). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Charlton (BA4) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Charlton (BA4) were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), other applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Doulting planning applications
- Bodden planning applications
- Downside planning applications
- West Shepton planning applications
- Shepton Mallet planning applications
- Bowlish planning applications
- Chelynch planning applications
- Field planning applications
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