Chew Magna, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chew Magna, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Chew Magna
Chew Magna is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chew Valley, under the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset in Somerset, England. With a population of 1,149, it offers a vibrant community atmosphere, making it an appealing area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 1,249 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
Website: http://www.chewmagna.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: North Somerset 024D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chew Magna.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chew Magna.
- 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 Chew Magna based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Chew Magna.
- 26/01663/CLPU - Walton House , 45 High Street, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8PR
Installation of solar panels on the lean-to roof of outbuilding (Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Cert of Lawfulness (Proposed) 192 | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-29 - - West View , The Chalks, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8SN
lawsons cypress tree - at the border with Carpenters to be removed. ( renewal of 22/01377/TCA )
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - The Rookery , Battle Lane, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8PS
Amendments to consented first floor proposed layouts approved under applications 23/01700/FUL (Creation of first floor external terrace on existing flat roof and alteration of openings to rear and sid
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - The Beeches , 9 High Street, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8PR
Beech tree - reduction of 12m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Street Record, Nutgrove Lane, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Proposed refurbishment of the pole mounted transformer on pole no. 18JY21, including the replacement of existing 25kVa transformer with a 100kVa transformer. Existing 10m medium pole to be replaced wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Wellington Gallery, Tunbridge Road, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use first-floor office to residential 1no two bed flat.
Status: Permitted | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 8 High Street, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8PW
T1-Thuja Plicata. Install 8 ton Cobra brace between large stem growing towards next door and main stem. Remove aprox 2.5 metres of end weight from large stem growing towards next door, reshape and bal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Mill House , Tunbridge Road, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8SP
Pear - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Hannys Batch, Norton Lane, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8RR
T2-Ash, Pollard at 9m, storm damage causing more of the top canopy to split. Has telephone wires running through the tree, one limb has ripped in the storm and one limb has decay.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 4 Spratts Bridge, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8RZ
Cypress - remove and plant more suitable native tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - 13 Pine Court, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8SQ
Discharge of conditions 2 and 3 of application 23/00668/FUL (Erection of floor extension, enlargement, and design change to the appearance of the front dormer and external material alterations to the
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Parcel 3873, Butham, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of conditions 2 and 3 of application 23/00189/FUL (Erection of agricultural buildings and provision of pond.).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Holly House , 16 High Street, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8PW
T1-Magnolia, reduce by 2.5m T2-Alder, reduce lower branches (5-9) by 1-2.5m to bring back into shape and clear garden T3- Gingko, reduce lower branches (5-9) by 1-2.5m to bring back into shape and cle
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - Chew Magna County Primary School , Butham Lane, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8RQ
Norway Maple T1 - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - High Orchard , 7 High Street, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8PR
Hawthorn - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Chew Magna in Somerset
Chew Magna is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chew Valley, under the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset in Somerset, England. With a population of 1,149, it offers a vibrant community atmosphere, making it an appealing area for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,249 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chew Magna a particularly low-crime area.
Chew Magna has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chew Magna. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chew Magna planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.chewmagna.org.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 Chew Magna
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Chew Magna. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Chew Magna.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chew Magna were tree works (8), amendments (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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