Chewton Mendip, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chewton Mendip, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Chewton Mendip
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.
Population: 572 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £311,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 026A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chewton Mendip.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chewton Mendip.
- 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 Chewton Mendip based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Chewton Mendip.
- - Lower Street Chewton Mendip Radstock Somerset
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 i
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Longroof Farmhouse Ford Road Litton Wells Somerset BA3 4PL
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.)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - The Garden House Lower Street Chewton Mendip Wells Somerset BA3 4GP
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.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Longroof Farmhouse Ford Road Litton Wells Somerset BA3 4PL
New replacement rooftiles (double clay roman) and replacement of rotten and woodworm effected roof timbers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - The Old Police House 1 High Street Chewton Mendip Wells Somerset BA3 4LJ
Non-material amendment to permission 2022/0213/HSE (Single-storey rear extension, internal alterations, new window to the north west elevation and landscaping) to amend (Reduce the footprint of the ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Waldegrave House Lower Street Chewton Mendip Radstock Somerset BA3 4GP
Removal of existing canopy and erection of new glazed link structure between main building and annexe, formation of new window and door openings to west elevation and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Chewton Gallery Field Lane Chewton Mendip Wells Somerset BA3 4PD
Tree 1, 3 & 5 - Ash - Fell. Tree 2 - Pine - Fell. Tree 4 - Sycamore - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Chewton Mendip in Somerset
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 settlement 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 £311,965, 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 Chewton Mendip a particularly low-crime area.
Chewton Mendip has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Litton, Chewton Mendip. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chewton Mendip includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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, Chewton Mendip 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 Chewton Mendip
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Chewton Mendip. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chewton Mendip may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chewton Mendip were listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
Nearby Towns
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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.