Cheddar, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cheddar, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Cheddar
Cheddar is a significant village and civil parish located in Somerset, positioned on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Approximately 9 miles northwest of Wells and 18 miles southwest of Bristol, it encompasses the hamlets of Nyland and Bradley Cross. With a population of 5,755 recorded in 2011 and covering 8,592 acres, Cheddar offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting both its rural charm and proximity to larger urban centres.
Population: 6,264 (2021) · Area: 34.8 km²
District: Sedgemoor
Website: http://www.cheddarvillage.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £408,299 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cheddar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cheddar.
- 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 Cheddar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Cheddar.
- - Fern Bank, Lower North Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3HA
Remove 1No. Cherry tree (T1). Removal of 1No. branch of 1No. Acacia (T2) overhanging neighbours wall and land and check for any other unstable branches. Coppice branches of 1No. Hazel (T3) overhanging
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Nyland View, 3 Sharpham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3DR
Outline application with some matters reserved, for the erection of up to 4No. dwellings, requesting consideration of access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Trelawney, Tweentown, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3JB
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 4.00m from the rear South elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Greendale, Round Oak Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BN
Erection of two storey front (NW) extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Pickwick House, Barrows Park, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AZ
Erection of single storey rear & side extensions on site of existing extension to be demolished
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - THE KINGS OF WESSEX ACADEMY, Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ
Fell 1No. Apple Tree (T103)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Myrtleways, Gadds Lane, Cheddar, BS27 3JB
Conversion of 1No. dwellinghouse to form 2No. flats.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, adjacent to Easton, Norville Lane, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus comprising of 1no. 10m medium wooden pole. Ref: OGEA78728295
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Acacia Court, Tweentown, Cheddar, Somerset
Crown raise 1No. Lime (T1) (TPO Ref T1) to 1.8m above ground level to provide clearance over the lawn and shrub beds
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Eveleigh, The Hayes, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3HS
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear West elevation and to the front East elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - Camellia, Lower New Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3DY
Erection of single storey and first floor extension to the North elevation, including alterations to existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Hanam Manor, Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AG
Conversion of the existing pool room to provide additional living accommodation with associated internal and external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - Newhaven, West Lynne, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3JL
Conversion of outbuilding to form annex.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Cheddar in Somerset
Cheddar is a significant village and civil parish located in Somerset, positioned on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Approximately 9 miles northwest of Wells and 18 miles southwest of Bristol, it encompasses the hamlets of Nyland and Bradley Cross. With a population of 5,755 recorded in 2011 and covering 8,592 acres, Cheddar offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting both its rural charm and proximity to larger urban centres. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,264 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
Cheddar covers an area of approximately 34.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Cheddar show an average sale price of £408,299, 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 Cheddar a particularly low-crime area.
Cheddar has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cheddar. 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 Cheddar includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cheddar Reservoir SSSI, The Cheddar Complex SSSI, Cheddar Wood SSSI and 1 more; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Somerset & Mendip Bats, Mendip Woodlands. 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, Cheddar planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cheddarvillage.co.uk. 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 Cheddar
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Cheddar. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cheddar may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cheddar were full planning applications (6), outline applications (6), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hythe planning applications
- Clewer planning applications
- Nyland planning applications
- Bradley Cross planning applications
- Axbridge planning applications
- Shipham planning applications
- Draycott planning applications
- Rowberrow planning applications
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.