Compton Bishop, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Compton Bishop, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Compton Bishop
Compton Bishop is a quaint village and civil parish situated at the western end of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Nestled near the historic town of Axbridge, it forms part of the parish of Compton Bishop and Cross, which also includes the village of Cross and the hamlets of Rackley and Webbington. This picturesque area may present various planning opportunities, particularly for those interested in rural development and conservation within a unique landscape.
Population: 623 (2021)
District: Sedgemoor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £417,945 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Compton Bishop.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Compton Bishop.
- 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 Compton Bishop based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Compton Bishop.
- - Harborne House, Church Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HB
Change of Use of existing annexe into holiday let and annexe accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Harborne House, Church Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HB
Removal of Condition 3 of Planning Permission Application No. 21/13/00006 (Conversion of loft to form living accommodation including raising wall by 1.5m and roof ridge by 0.5m, installation of dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Coombe Croft, Coombe Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HE
Erection of a single storey extension to the South elevation (Front) of the property including a dormer window to the West elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - Compton House, Coombe Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HE
Erection of single storey pool building with raised external terrace, external steps and timber pergola.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - 26 Church Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HB
Retention of change of use to domestic land and proposed erection of a double fronted garage with parking area and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-11-08
View full details - - The Cheese Barn, Butts Batch, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HF
Conversion of existing outbuilding, to include wood cladding and oak doors to South East elevation and full glass windows and doors to North East elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - The Cheese Barn, Butts Batch, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HF
Conversion of existing outbuilding, to include wood cladding and oak doors to South East elevation and full glass windows and doors to North East elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - The Manor House, Butts Batch, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HF
Conversion of two outbuildings into holiday accommodation and rationalise windows to the South elevation of the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-01-12
View full details - - The Manor House, Butts Batch, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HF
Conversion of two outbuildings into holiday accommodation and rationalise windows to the South elevation of the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-09-08
View full details - - Westover, Church Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HD
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 21/21/00028 (Erection of single storey front (South) extension and two storey side (East) extension on site of existing detached garage (t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-04-28
View full details - - Compton House, Coombe Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HE
Erection of detached pool building, part conversion of existing garage to ancillary accommodation, installation of electric gates, alterations to boundary wall and installation of oil tank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-04-27
View full details - - Westover, Church Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HD
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 21/21/00028 (Erection of single storey front (South) extension and two storey side (East) extension on site of existing detached garage (t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-02-21
View full details - - Harborne House, Church Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HB
Conversion of outbuilding loft space to form additional living accommodation, including roof height extension, removal of external staircase to the North elevation, installation of roof lights and the
Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-11-29
View full details - - Westover, Church Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HD
Erection of single storey front (South) extension and two storey side (East) extension on site of existing detached garage (to be demolished), the installation of front (South) dormer windows with Jul
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-10-05
View full details - - Glebe House, Vicarage Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HL
Erection of single storey side (SW) extension including alterations to existing roof and internal reconfigurations. Also with the installation of first floor rear (NW) dormer window and replacement of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-08-12
View full details - - 24 Church Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HB
Retrospective application for the erection of first floor roof terrace, alterations to external windows, external wall finish and minor alterations to garage workshop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-08-10
View full details - - Glebe House, Vicarage Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HL
Erection of single storey rear (West) extension on site of existing store (to be demolished).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-07-27
View full details - - Westover, Church Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HD
Erection of single storey front (South) extension, erection of two storey side (East) extension (in place of existing detached garage to be demolished), addition of dormer windows and internal alterat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-03-18
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage, Church Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HB
Erection of a part single storey and part two storey extension to rear (NE) elevation, on site of existing (to be demolished).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-08-17
View full details - - Over Compton, Vicarage Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2HL
Change of use of land from agricultural to residential to facilitate the erection of residential outbuilding. Erection of a single storey to the rear (SE) elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-03-10
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A brief summary of Compton Bishop in Somerset
Compton Bishop is a quaint village and civil parish situated at the western end of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Nestled near the historic town of Axbridge, it forms part of the parish of Compton Bishop and Cross, which also includes the village of Cross and the hamlets of Rackley and Webbington. This picturesque area may present various planning opportunities, particularly for those interested in rural development and conservation within a unique landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 623 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
Property prices in Compton Bishop show an average sale price of £417,945, 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 Compton Bishop a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Compton Bishop includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mendip Limestone Grasslands. 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 Compton Bishop
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Compton Bishop. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Compton Bishop may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Compton Bishop were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% 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.
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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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.
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