Croscombe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Croscombe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,669 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
2 planning applications found near Croscombe.
- - 5 Coombe Cottages Croscombe Shepton Mallet Wells Somerset BA5 3QU
Proposed single storey extension
Status: Undecided | 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
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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.
Property prices in Croscombe show an average sale price of £389,669, 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 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Croscombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Croscombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Croscombe were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.