Chilcompton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chilcompton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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: £311,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
10 planning applications found near Chilcompton.
- - 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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 - - 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 - - Land At The Moorlands The Street Chilcompton Radstock Somerset
Proposed erection of 1no 3 bedroom dwellinghouse & access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Land At 364420 151114 Thorner Way Chilcompton Radstock Somerset
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Surface Water Drainage System), 6 (Lighting Design for Bats), 7 (Provision of Bat Box), 8 (Tree Protection Plan - Implementation), 9 (Wildlife Protection
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - Mill House Valley Farm The Valley Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4JS
Conversion and extension of a disused, detached barn near to the Mill House to form a single dwelling and the construction of a stable block on land adjacent to Valley Walk (additional drainage info r
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-04-18
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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 £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 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Chilcompton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Chilcompton.
The average decision time of 52 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 (8), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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