Chelvey, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chelvey, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Chelvey
Brockley, a village and civil parish in Somerset, is situated approximately 3 miles south of Nailsea within the North Somerset unitary authority. The parish includes the village of Chelvey and had a population of 277 according to the 2011 census, making it a quaint and small community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 008F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chelvey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chelvey.
- 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 Chelvey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Chelvey.
- - The Grain Barn, Midgell Farm Chelvey Road Chelvey BS48 4AA
Change of use of agricultural land to residential curtilage (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Grain Barn Midgell Farm Chelvey Road Chelvey BS48 4AA
Retrospective application for the erection of a detached outbuilding to the North-West of the site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Old Parlour Barn Midgell Farm Chelvey Road Chelvey BS48 4AA
Proposed creation of a canopy porch to the North elevation alongside the erection of a detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-04-29
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A brief summary of Chelvey in Somerset
Brockley, a village and civil parish in Somerset, is situated approximately 3 miles south of Nailsea within the North Somerset unitary authority. The parish includes the village of Chelvey and had a population of 277 according to the 2011 census, making it a quaint and small community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chelvey a particularly low-crime area.
Chelvey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chelvey. 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 Chelvey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brockley Hall Stables SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Somerset & Mendip Bats. 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, Chelvey 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 Chelvey
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Chelvey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chelvey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chelvey were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Nailsea planning applications
- Chelvey Batch planning applications
- Brockley planning applications
- Cleeve planning applications
- Stone-edge Batch planning applications
- Backwell planning applications
- West Town planning applications
- Kenn Moor Gate planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.