Compton Pauncefoot, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Compton Pauncefoot, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Compton Pauncefoot
Compton Pauncefoot is a quaint village and civil parish in Somerset, located near the A303 road, approximately 5 miles southwest of Wincanton. As of the 2011 census, the combined population of Compton Pauncefoot and the nearby village of Blackford reached 139, following the merger of the two parishes in 1933. The parish operates without a Parish Council, instead convening a Parish Meeting biannually, making it a unique consideration for planning applications in the area.
Population: 130 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 019E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Compton Pauncefoot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Compton Pauncefoot.
- 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 Pauncefoot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Compton Pauncefoot.
- - Home Farm House Compton Pauncefoot Yeovil Somerset BA22 7EL
Application for Lawful Development certificate for confirmation that Planning Permission 18/02818/FUL was implemented lawfully.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - The Old Forge Compton Pauncefoot Yeovil Somerset BA22 7EN
Notification of intent to fell 5 trees within a conservation area (GR: 364510/126009)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2013-04-22
View full details - - The Old Forge Compton Pauncefoot Yeovil Somerset BA22 7EN
Application to carry out alterations to cottage and barn GR:(364510/126009).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2004-06-11
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A brief summary of Compton Pauncefoot in Somerset
Compton Pauncefoot is a quaint village and civil parish in Somerset, located near the A303 road, approximately 5 miles southwest of Wincanton. As of the 2011 census, the combined population of Compton Pauncefoot and the nearby village of Blackford reached 139, following the merger of the two parishes in 1933. The parish operates without a Parish Council, instead convening a Parish Meeting biannually, making it a unique consideration for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 130 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Compton Pauncefoot show an average sale price of £247,510, 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 Pauncefoot a particularly low-crime area.
Compton Pauncefoot has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Cadbury, Woolston, Blackford, Compton Pauncefoot, North Cadbury. 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 Compton Pauncefoot includes 7 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 Compton Pauncefoot
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Compton Pauncefoot. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Compton Pauncefoot.
The average decision time of 38 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 Pauncefoot were amendments (3), other applications (1).
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.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.