Croscombe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Croscombe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Croscombe 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 Croscombe
Croscombe is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 2 miles west of Shepton Mallet and 4 miles from Wells. Nestled in the valley of the River Sheppey, it lies along the A371 road, making it an accessible area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 578 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Croscombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Croscombe.
- 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 Croscombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
271 planning applications found near Croscombe.
- - Folleybridge House Duncart Lane Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA5 3QR
Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for the stationing of a shepherd hut to provide ancillary accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Parsonage House Back Lane Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QN
T1-2 - Willow - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 5 Coombe Cottages Croscombe Shepton Mallet Wells Somerset BA5 3QU
Proposed single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 8 Coombe Cottages Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA5 3QU
Single Storey Rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - West Dene House West Lane Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA5 3RD
T1 - Fig - propose to re-pollard. T2 - Pear - reduce tree 30-40%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Croscombe C Of E School Long Street Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA5 3QL
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - The Old Manor Long Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QL
G1 - Removal of 9no. leylandii trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Church Cottage Church Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QS
T1 - Reduce the crown of a leylandii by 20'-25' in the garden of neighbour.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - Cherry Tree Church Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QS
T1 (Dead Birch) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Rock House Rock Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QT
T1 Common Walnut (Juglans Regia). Current crown diameter 7-8m, reduce crown by 1.25m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-08-15
View full details - - Old School House Church Street Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA5 3QS
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Re-Pointing) on listed building consent 2022/1215/LBC (Erection of entrance porch and mezzanine and refurbishment).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - Land At 359706 144913 Thrupe Lane Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset
Siting of a temporary rural workers dwelling, erection of an agricultural building and the creation of a yard.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - - Sunnyside Long Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QL
Re-roof North elevation of property. Renewal of 2 existing Velux windows, re-build existing chimney stack.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-03-13
View full details - - Corfe House Fayreway Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA5 3QZ
T1 - Silver Birch - Remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - Rowan Cottage Church Street Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA5 3QS
Erection of garage outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - Old School House Church Street Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA5 3QS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Joinery details) on listed building consent 2022/1215/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - Land East Of Coombeside Long Street Croscombe Wells Somerset
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) on planning consent 2013/1206.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-09-18
View full details - - The Old Manor Long Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QL
New driveway access, carport, conversion of existing store and bedroom area into B & B and maintenance repairs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-09-05
View full details - - The Old Manor Long Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QL
New driveway access, carport, conversion of existing store and bedroom area into B & B and maintenance repairs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-08-29
View full details - - Waterfall Cottage Long Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QJ
T1 - Ash Tree - Fell.T2 - Oak Tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-08-24
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A brief summary of Croscombe in Somerset
Croscombe is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 2 miles west of Shepton Mallet and 4 miles from Wells. Nestled in the valley of the River Sheppey, it lies along the A371 road, making it an accessible area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 578 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Croscombe a particularly low-crime area.
Croscombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Croscombe. 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 Croscombe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thrupe Lane Swallet SSSI, Friar's Oven SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Croscombe 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 Croscombe
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Croscombe. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Croscombe.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Croscombe were tree works (12), full planning applications (7), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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