Critchill, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Critchill, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Critchill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Critchill.
- 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 Critchill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Critchill.
- - 85 Nunney Road Frome Somerset BA11 4LF
Remove existing two storey front extension & garage & replace with new two storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 68 Whitewell Road Frome Somerset BA11 4EJ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A (Larger Home Extension) (Amended 24.02.2026)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Phoenix House Dommetts Lane Frome Somerset BA11 4JT
G1 - Laurel and beech - Cut back the branches growing over the roof (west side of canopy) to give approximately 2.5 metres clearance. T1 - Ash: Cut back the branches that are growing towards the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 46 Nunney Road Frome Somerset BA11 4LE
Replace PVC windows/doors, enclose boot room for utility/WC, and add new PVC openings including bifolds to sunroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Blythe House 65 Nunney Road Frome Somerset BA11 4LE
T1 & T2 - Cherry - Fell. T3 - Maple - Reduce over extended limb growing south east by 1.5-2m, cut back from house up to 2.5m. T4 - Horse Chestnut - Cut back from road by approx 1m and remove basal epi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 45 Ecos Court Frome Somerset BA11 1HY
Replacement of front and rear door like-for-like
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 43 Ecos Court Frome Somerset BA11 1HY
Replacement of front and rear door like-for-like
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Oaktree Paddock Whitemill Lane Frome Somerset BA11 4EU
Retention of a yurt for use as an agricultural welfare space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Stoodley Terrace 9 Oakfield Road Frome Somerset BA11 4FF
Beech (G1) - Reduce overhang over the parking bays and footpath by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 70 Oakfield Road Frome Somerset BA11 4JH
Single-storey lean-to extension to the side & rear of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-10-27
View full details - - 56 Somerset Road Frome Somerset BA11 1HE
T1- Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp). - 30% Whole crown reduction.T2 - Silver Birch - 30% Whole crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 106 Oakfield Road Frome Somerset BA11 4JH
Proposed single storey rear extension and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Critchill in Somerset
Critchill is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Critchill show an average sale price of £341,700, 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 Critchill a particularly low-crime area.
Critchill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Frome. 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 Critchill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Vallis Vale SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mells Valley. 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, Critchill 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 Critchill
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Critchill. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Critchill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Critchill were full planning applications (21), tree works (15), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 47 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.