Chilton Polden, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chilton Polden, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Chilton Polden
Chilton Polden is a quaint rural village and civil parish located near Edington in the Somerset Levels, nestled to the north of the picturesque Polden Hills. This serene area offers a unique blend of countryside charm and potential for planning applications, making it an appealing choice for developers and residents alike.
Population: 673 (2021)
District: Sedgemoor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chilton Polden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chilton Polden.
- 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 Chilton Polden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Chilton Polden.
- - 59A Broadway, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9DJ
Application for prior approval of a proposed: Demolition of buildings and construction of 1 No. dwellinghouses in their place.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 52 Broadway, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9DJ
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 19/24/00007 (Erection of single storey extensions to NE and SW elevations (on site of existing) and erection of a detached garden room.) t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - The Old Stables, 6 Smallways Lane, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9EG
Proposal is to refurbish the existing (non listed) building and footprint. Alter and adapt existing internal and external openings. Form new window and door openings. Remove the existing glazed struct
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Chilton Polden in Somerset
Chilton Polden is a quaint rural village and civil parish located near Edington in the Somerset Levels, nestled to the north of the picturesque Polden Hills. This serene area offers a unique blend of countryside charm and potential for planning applications, making it an appealing choice for developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 673 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
Property prices in Chilton Polden show an average sale price of £277,478, 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 Chilton Polden a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chilton Polden includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Catcott Edington and Chilton Moors SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Somerset Levels & Moors. 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 Chilton Polden
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Chilton Polden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chilton Polden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chilton Polden were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.