Churchill, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Churchill, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Churchill 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 Churchill
Churchill is a charming village and civil parish located in North Somerset, England, nestled on the western edge of the picturesque Mendip Hills. Approximately 8 miles east of Weston-super-Mare and 15 miles southwest of Bristol, the parish encompasses Lower Langford and the hamlet of Upper Langford, with a population of around 2,250 as of 2015. This scenic area offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 2,603 (2021)
District: North Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 021B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Churchill.
- 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 Churchill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
285 planning applications found near Churchill.
- 26/P/1384/TRCA - Langford House Langford Road Langford BS40 5DU
Common Beech (T1) ? Fell due to severe decline and loss of amenity value. Replace with standard Field Maple
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/P/0622/FUL - Elmfield Cottage Bristol Road Churchill Winscombe BS25 5NL
Proposed erection of 2no. detached dwelling and creation of associated access.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/P/0978/FUH - Timberley Bristol Road Churchill BS40 5JE
Proposal loft conversion to include dormers to the front and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Timberley Bristol Road Churchill BS40 5JE
Proposal loft conversion to include dormers to the front and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Southlands Says Lane Langford BS40 5DZ
Proposed erection of a single storey front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Langford House Langford Road Langford BS40 5DU
Horse Chestnut T1- Retrenchment prune to a finished tree height of 8m, due to extensive dieback. Sycamore (T2) - Remove two damaged limbs in upper crown and rebalance crown to retain good form by 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Land At University Of Bristol Langford Campus Stock Lane Langford Churchill BS40 5DU
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 attached to planning permission 25/P/0632/FUL (demolition of existing macerator and associated macerator housing on site and creation of new Drainage Utility
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 10 Brook Gardens Langford Churchill BS40 5AP
Change of Use from Residential (C3) to Children's Home (C2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Land At Wyndhurst Farm Langford Road Langford Chuchill BS40 5HY
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a general purpose agricultural building to replace an existing general purpose building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Bylanes Pudding Pie Lane Langford BS40 5EL
Non-material amendment to application 21/P/0749/FUH (Enlargement of existing garage and conversion into reception, study and shower room to create single storey rear and side extension.) to allow for
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Land At Grandston Bristol Road Churchill BS25 5NJ
Construction of 1no. dwelling in front garden of existing property and widening of existing access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Acresfield Stock Lane Langford BS40 5EW
Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension and flat-roof rear dormer. Creation of a flat-roof upon existing rear extension and fenestration alteration throughout, including the replacement an
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Units 1-3, Oaklands Pudding Pie Lane Langford BS40 5EL
Prior approval for the conversion of vacant office building into 2no. dwellings including landscaped garden areas, improved pedestrian access, parking and bin storage area
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Old Mortuary Building Bristol Vetrinary School Stock Lane Langford BS40 5AF
request to discharge condition 20 (Landscaping scheme) from application 23/P/2071/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Land At University Of Bristol Langford Campus Stock Lane Langford Churchill BS40 5DU
Request to Discharge Condition 4 (Lighting) from application 25/P/0632/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Student Accommodation Langford House Langford Road Langford BS40 5DU
Norway Maple cv (T1) - Prune crown back from building to give 1.5-2m clearance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-05-08
View full details - - Land At University Of Bristol Langford Campus Stock Lane Langford Churchill BS40 5DU
Demolition of existing macerator and associated macerator housing on site and creation of new Drainage Utility Building and Bar Screen for wastewater purposes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - Langford House Langford Road Langford BS40 5DU
Monterey Cypress (T1) - Reduce to a 6m monolith
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Langford House Stock Lane Langford BS40 5DU
Proposed renovation and upgrade of Langford House. Works to include; replacement of exiting porch at the North elevation with a glazed canopy porch, creation of new stepped access at the West elevatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - Langford House Stock Lane Langford BS40 5DU
Listed Building Consent for the renovation and upgrade of Langford House. Works to include; Replacement of exiting porch at the North elevation with a glazed canopy porch, creation of new stepped acce
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-10
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A brief summary of Churchill in Somerset
Churchill is a charming village and civil parish located in North Somerset, England, nestled on the western edge of the picturesque Mendip Hills. Approximately 8 miles east of Weston-super-Mare and 15 miles southwest of Bristol, the parish encompasses Lower Langford and the hamlet of Upper Langford, with a population of around 2,250 as of 2015. This scenic area offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,603 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Churchill a particularly low-crime area.
Churchill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Langford, Churchill. 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 Churchill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dolebury Warren SSSI; 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, Churchill 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 Churchill
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Churchill. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Churchill.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Churchill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Churchill were full planning applications (16), tree works (14), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
Nearby Towns
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