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Chewton Mendip, Somerset Planning Applications

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Planning Applications in Chewton Mendip

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Overhead Electricity Lines
11 Feb 20262026/0293/OHL
Lower Street Chewton Mendip Radstock SomersetMendip

Refurbishment of the pole mounted transformer on pole no. 16ADC4, including the replacement of the existing 50kVa transformer with 200kVa transformer. Move the existing transformer approximately 65m into a neighbouring field The new location of the transformer will be at pole no. 16ADC3 (Grid Ref: 359757,153361). The existing 10m Medium pole will be replaced by a 10m Stout H pole and two stay wires will be installed. Approximately 45m of underground low voltage cable will be installed and run to an existing pole. Removal of the redundant pole and the overhead HV conductors. Upgrade approximately 370m of low voltage overhead network along Lower Street, Chewton Mendip, BA3 4GP. Replace the open 4 wire conductors with a singe Arial Bundled Cable (ABC). Poles and stay wires will be replaced like for like if it is deemed necessary to support the new overhead conductors.

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Variation or Removal of Conditions
5 Feb 20262026/0232/VRC
Longroof Farmhouse Ford Road Litton Wells Somerset BA3 4PLMendip

Variation of condition 2 (Survey of tiles - roofing) relating to planning permission 2025/0984/LBC (Replacement rooftiles (double clay roman) & replacement of rotten & woodworm affected roof timbers.)

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Works/Felling Trees in a CA
23 Sept 20252025/1735/TCA
The Garden House Lower Street Chewton Mendip Wells Somerset BA3 4GPMendip

T1 - Pine - Cut back to boundary. T2 (Group) - Ash x2, Birch x1, Cherry x1 - Fell. T3 - Willow - Cut back from building by 2.4m. T4 - Pine & spruce - Fell & replace with Field maple x 3.

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About Chewton Mendip - Planning Applications & Local Development

Chewton Mendip is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 4 miles north of Wells and 16 miles south of Bath and Bristol, conveniently positioned near the A39 and A37. Nestled in a valley within the Mendip Hills, it serves as the source of the River Chew and lies at the edge of the Chew Valley. The parish also encompasses the charming hamlets of Bathway and Green Ore, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities. The other has a population of approximately 572 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.

Property prices in Chewton Mendip show an average sale price of £372,333, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chewton Mendip area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Chewton Mendip a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Chewton Mendip has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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