Churchinford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Churchinford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Churchinford 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 Churchinford
Churchinford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, within the scenic Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 5 miles south of Taunton along the River Otter. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 889 and encompasses the hamlets of Churchinford, Burnworthy, and Willand, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential development and planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Churchinford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Churchinford.
- 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 Churchinford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
98 planning applications found near Churchinford.
- - Ford House, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Application to carry out management works (reduce leaning stem to 4 to 5 metres above ground level) to one sycamore tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Churchstanton No.1) Tree Preservation Order
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Ford Barton, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Application to fell one individual sycamore tree and one group of coppiced sycamores (6 stems) included in Taunton Deane Borough (Churchstanton No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1999 at Ford Barton, Moor
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Little Fayre House, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Erection of an agricultural/equine building and formation of hardstanding at Little Fayre House, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 7 Moor Lane, Churchinford
Erection of a single storey extension to the side, porch to the front and conversion of loft into ancillary accommodation at 7 Moor Lane, Churchinford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - The Long Barn, Honiton Road, Churchstanton
Erection of boundary works at The Long Barn, Honiton Road, Churchstanton (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-05-08
View full details - - Hillcrest, Honiton Road, Churchinford
Replacement of conservatory with the erection of an extension to the side, replacement of conservatory with the erection of rear porch, replacement of workshop/garage/car port with the erection of dou
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Hummingbird Care Home, Royston Road, Churchinford
Erection of a 2 No. bedroomed lodge/park home for a temporary period of three years to accommodate essential staff at Hummingbird Care Home, Royston Road, Churchinford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-09-18
View full details - - 4 Wellesley Way, Churchinford
Erection of a two storey extension to the side and front and replacement of porch to the front of 4 Wellesley Way, Churchinford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-02-15
View full details - - 6 Fairfield Green, Churchinford
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 6 Fairfield Green, Churchinford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-09-15
View full details - - 8 Wellesley Way, Churchinford
Erection of a first floor extension to the side and a single storey extension to the rear of 8 Wellesley Way, Churchinford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-08-24
View full details - - The Old Dairy, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear, erection of a first floor extension to the side and erection of a car port at The Old Dairy, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-06-30
View full details - - 2 Barn Close, Churchinford
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 2 Barn Close, Churchinford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-06-01
View full details - - Trents Orchard, Royston Road, Churchinford
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached garage at Trents Orchard, Royston Road, Churchinford (resubmission of 10/21/0025)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-05-04
View full details - - Fairfield Stables, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Erection of 1 No. rural workers dwelling at Fairfield Stables, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-10-07
View full details - - Trents Orchard, Royston Road, Churchinford
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached garage at Trents Orchard, Royston Road, Churchinford
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-09-06
View full details - - Sylvan View, Honiton Road, Churchinford
Change of use of land to domestic curtilage with erection of detached double garage on land to the rear of Sylvan View, Honiton Road, Churchinford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-05-14
View full details - - LITTLE FAYRE HOUSE MOOR LANE CHURCHINFORD TAUNTON TA3 7RW
Replacement of windows and doors at Little Fayre House, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-05-05
View full details - - LITTLE FAYRE HOUSE MOOR LANE CHURCHINFORD TAUNTON TA3 7RW
Replacement of windows and doors at Little Fayre House, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-05-05
View full details - - Fairhouse Farm, Fairhouse Lane, Churchinford
Conversion of stone barn into 1 No. self contained annexe at Fairhouse Farm, Fairhouse Lane, Churchinford
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-02-22
View full details - - Fairfield Stables, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Change of use of land to a mixed use (equine and dog exercise area) at Fairfield Stables, Moor Lane, Churchinford
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-02-01
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A brief summary of Churchinford in Somerset
Churchinford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, within the scenic Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 5 miles south of Taunton along the River Otter. As of the 2021 census, the parish boasts a population of 889 and encompasses the hamlets of Churchinford, Burnworthy, and Willand, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential development and planning applications.
Property prices in Churchinford show an average sale price of £341,828, 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 Churchinford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Churchinford includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown 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, Churchinford 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 Churchinford
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Churchinford. The average decision time was 49 days.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Churchinford were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.