Corton Denham, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Corton Denham, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Corton Denham
Corton Denham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately seven miles northeast of Yeovil. With a small population of 189 residents, it offers a tight-knit community atmosphere, making it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly in relation to rural development and local amenities.
Population: 198 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £364,849 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Corton Denham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Corton Denham.
- 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 Corton Denham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Corton Denham.
- - Ridge View Middle Ridge Lane Corton Denham Sherborne Dorset DT9 4LP
Discharge of Condition No's 04 (parking), 05 (landscaping) and 08 (bat lighting) of planning consent 23/03082/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Ridge View Middle Ridge Lane Corton Denham Yeovil Somerset DT9 4LP
Notification of intent to fell No. 2 trees within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-03-29
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A brief summary of Corton Denham in Somerset
Corton Denham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately seven miles northeast of Yeovil. With a small population of 189 residents, it offers a tight-knit community atmosphere, making it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly in relation to rural development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 198 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Corton Denham show an average sale price of £364,849, 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 Corton Denham a particularly low-crime area.
Corton Denham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Corton Denham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Corton Denham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holway Hill Quarry SSSI. 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, Corton Denham 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 Corton Denham
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Corton Denham. The average decision time was 17 days.
The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Corton Denham were discharge of conditions (1).
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