How long do planning decisions take near Coleford?

The average planning decision time near Coleford is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Coleford?

The planning approval rate near Coleford is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coleford?

The most common type of planning application near Coleford is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Coleford, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coleford, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Coleford 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 Coleford

Coleford is a village and civil parish located in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, England, approximately five miles west of Frome. Nestled along the Mells River, the parish had a population of 2,313 as of the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community with potential planning opportunities in a picturesque rural setting.

Population: 2,368 (2021)

District: Mendip

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £287,927 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 024A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coleford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coleford.

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 Coleford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Coleford.

- 41 Beacon View Coleford Frome Somerset BA3 5PE
Oak (T1) - Remove dead trunk as per photograph. (M1233)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 1 Anchor Road Coleford Frome Somerset BA3 5PB
Demolition of the existing annexe & erection of a new residential building comprising two self-contained maisonettes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-03
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- 2 Tower View Church Street Coleford Frome Somerset BA3 5NH
Proposed two storey extension to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-05-07
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- 32 Preachers Vale Coleford Radstock Somerset BA3 5PT
First Floor Side Extension and Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-02-17
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- Shalamar Harris Vale Coleford Frome Somerset BA3 5NP
Proposed first floor extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-07-31
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- Hovan Bungalow Harris Vale Coleford Frome Somerset BA3 5NP
Proposed side extensions & loft conversion with dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-11-01
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- Land At 368540 149739 Anchor Road Coleford Radstock Somerset
Application for prior approval of telecommunications development for the replacement of the existing 15m monopole with a new 17.5m monopole supporting the relocation of 3no. existing antennas with 3 n
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Coleford in Somerset

Property prices in Coleford show an average sale price of £287,927, 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 Coleford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Coleford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Edford Woods & Meadows SSSI; 5 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 Coleford

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Coleford. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Coleford.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Coleford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Coleford were full planning applications (9), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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