Chilcompton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chilcompton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chilcompton are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chilcompton
Chilcompton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, England. Situated just two miles south of Midsomer Norton and three miles southwest of Westfield, it lies along the B3139 road connecting Radstock and Wells, with convenient access to the A37. This location makes Chilcompton an area of interest for planning applications, thanks to its proximity to key transport routes and surrounding communities.
Population: 2,283 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £372,333 (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 027C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chilcompton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chilcompton.
- 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 Chilcompton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
325 planning applications found near Chilcompton.
- - Limes Lea The Street Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4HB
Install a new 11m pole in line with an existing overhead Low Voltage Line to resolve a service defect. The new pole will be in line with & will not exceed 10% higher than the existing poles in this li
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Sestri Broadway Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4JW
Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2018/3007/REM for Plot 1: Amendment to the entrance porch roof line (drawing no. 1251/3), Plot 4: Amendment to the entrance porch roof line and a
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Carenza Stockhill Close Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4JD
Erection of carport.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 1 Pines Close Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4XJ
T1 - (M1187) - Beech - crown reduction of 1-2.5m. Reduce overextended laterals back to natural points where necessary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Berneside Wells Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4ET
Erection of single storey front extension, single storey rear extension, new steps, new terrace & new velux rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Thresher Cottage Bakers Lane Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4EW
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Materials - Submission of Schedule and Samples) from planning permission 2025/2238/HSE (Erection of a two storey rear extension).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 2 Greenditch Close Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4EQ
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Land At 364537 151751 Parsonage Lane Chilcompton Radstock Somerset
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Boundary Fence) on planning consent 2025/1428/FUL (Proposed Change of Use from Paddock to Residential Garden).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Thresher Cottage Bakers Lane Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4EW
Erection of a two storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Thresher Cottage Bakers Lane Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4EW
Application for a existing lawful development certificate for use of the Coach House as a separate dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Somerset Folly Rock Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4HX
T1 - Beech Tree (M1010) - Remove lowest lateral branch over driveway & reduce lateral spread by 3-4m to prevent property damage & shading.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Land At 364883 151975 The Street Chilcompton Radstock Somerset
Erection of 1no 3 bedroom dwelling and access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Land Centred Coordinates 364136 151262 Broadway Chilcompton Radstock Somerset
Surfacing of private way and erection of bollards to deliver a pedestrian/cycle track
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Thresher Cottage Bakers Lane Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4EW
Application for a certificate of lawful existing use for building as separate dwelling and erection of an extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Greenditch Farm Parsonage Lane Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4JU
Application to remove condition 4 (Agricultural Occupancy) of planning approval 11203 & 11203/1 (The erection of a farmhouse on land adjoining parsonalge Lane, at Green Ditch Farm, Chilcompton, and th
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Land At 364537 151751 Parsonage Lane Chilcompton Radstock Somerset
Proposed Change of Use from Paddock to Residential Garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 6 Downside Close Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4EL
T1 - Sycamore - Cut back by up to 4m. TPO: M1010.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Montanna Wells Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4ET
Erection of single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 2 Stockhill Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4JL
Conversion & first floor extension to garage to an annexe for use in part as short term holiday let & works to hardstanding driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 6 Downside Close Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4EL
T1 Ash - Fell due to infection of Ash dieback
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-03-28
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A brief summary of Chilcompton in Somerset
Chilcompton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, England. Situated just two miles south of Midsomer Norton and three miles southwest of Westfield, it lies along the B3139 road connecting Radstock and Wells, with convenient access to the A37. This location makes Chilcompton an area of interest for planning applications, thanks to its proximity to key transport routes and surrounding communities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,283 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Chilcompton show an average sale price of £372,333, 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 Chilcompton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chilcompton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Chilcompton
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Chilcompton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Chilcompton.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chilcompton were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 52% 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, 41 smaller schemes were submitted.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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