Chiselborough, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chiselborough, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chiselborough 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 Chiselborough
Chiselborough is a quaint village located in Somerset, England, nestled along the River Parrett and just 5 miles west of Yeovil. With a population of 275, it offers a tight-knit community atmosphere, making it a point of interest for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 311 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £361,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chiselborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chiselborough.
- 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 Chiselborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Chiselborough.
- - Little Orchard New Road Chiselborough Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6TJ
Notification of intent to fell Two Ash Trees situated in the top lawn as shown in Diagram 1 within a Conservation Area. The trees are diseased with ash dieback and have been recommended to be felled a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Dexters Barn Skillgate Lane Chiselborough South Petherton Somerset TA14 6TP
Discharge of Conditions No. 7 (BEP) and No. 16 (Materials) of Planning Application 24/00761/S73A.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Hollowell Cottage Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PR
Alterations and refurbishment of the property's existing access onto the Highway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-04-13
View full details - - Breech Farm Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne TA18 7PS
Application to (i) demolish an existing timber heifer barn and replace it with a new timber stable block and (ii) to demolish the breeze block end wall of a lean to on the old stables and rebuild with
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2019-02-12
View full details - - Breech Farm Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne TA18 7PS
Application to (i) demolish an existing timber heifer barn and replace it with a new timber stable block and (ii) to demolish the breeze block end wall of a lean to on the old stables and rebuild with
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2019-02-12
View full details - - Hollowell Cottage Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PR
Discharge of condition 03 (materials and finishes) of 16/02396/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2017-03-29
View full details - - Breech Farm Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PS
Various internal and external alterations and structural work as amendments to consents 13/04661/LBC and 15/00669/LBC (Part Implemented).
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-09-23
View full details - - Hollowell Cottage Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PR
Alterations, conversion and extension to attached storage building to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-05-20
View full details - - Breech Farm Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PS
Discharge of condition No. 03 (windows/doors/eaves), 04 (materials) and 05 (services) of 15/00669/LBC (GR 346742/114056)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-01-25
View full details - - Breech Farm Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PS
Demolish existing pole barn. Erection of single storey extension retaining and repairing original barn walls and erection of link extension to rear of dwellinghouse (GR 346742/114056)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-02-11
View full details - - Breech Farm West Chinnock Crewkerne TA18 7PS
Remove lower portion of existing staircase and erect replacement staircase (GR 346742/114056)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2014-06-30
View full details - - Breech Farm Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PS
The carrying out of internal and external alterations to include demolition of kitchen, part workshop and dairy extension, change of use and conversion of granary, dairy and workshop to additional res
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2013-11-15
View full details - - Breech Farm West Chinnock Crewkerne TA18 7PS
The carrying out of internal and external alterations to include demolition of kitchen, part workshop and dairy extension, change of use and conversion of granary, dairy and workshop to additional res
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2013-11-15
View full details - - Balham Hill Farm Yard Road Chiselborough South Petherton Somerset TA14 6TY
Change of use of buildings from private riding stables to commercial riding stables. (GR 346316/114522)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2011-12-28
View full details - - Balham Hill Farm Yard Road Chiselborough South Petherton Somerset TA14 6TY
Change of use of land and buildings to equestrian, formation of manege and stationing of horse walker (retrospective ) GR (346316/114522)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2011-08-04
View full details - - Linchay Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PR
Application to vary condition No 3 of planning approval 10/00151/S73 dated 19/02/2010 in respect of holiday accommodation occupancy. (GR 346892/114187)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2010-04-23
View full details - - Linchay Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PR
Application to remove condition 6 from planning approval 06/01019/FUL dated 3/7/06 in respect of joint ownership (GR 346892/114187)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2010-01-08
View full details - - Land North West Of Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PP
Formation of new access (GR 346902/113959)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2008-01-28
View full details - - Land North West Of Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PP
The formation of a new access (GR 346902/113959)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2007-10-19
View full details - - Workshop Hollowell Cottage Hollowell Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PR
Conversion of workshop to one unit of holiday accommodation (GR 346891/114189)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2006-03-30
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A brief summary of Chiselborough in Somerset
Chiselborough is a quaint village located in Somerset, England, nestled along the River Parrett and just 5 miles west of Yeovil. With a population of 275, it offers a tight-knit community atmosphere, making it a point of interest for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 311 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Chiselborough show an average sale price of £361,370, 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 Chiselborough a particularly low-crime area.
Chiselborough has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Middle Chinnock, Norton sub Hamdon, West Chinnock, Chiselborough. 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 Chiselborough includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Chiselborough
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Chiselborough. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chiselborough may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chiselborough were tree works (7), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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