Darshill, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Darshill, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,810 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Darshill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Darshill.
- 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 Darshill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Darshill.
- - Public Open Space East Of 30 Barrington Place Shepton Mallet Somerset
G1 (M343) - Tilia - (91) Crown Lift to 4m & prune by 2m, (15) Prune by 2m, (12) Crown lift to 4m & prune by 2m, (11) Crown lift to 4m, (16) Alnus - Crown lift to 4m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 56 Finch Close Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5GL
SB - Silver Birch (M202) - Remove lower limb to rebalance. A1/A2 - Apple Tree (M202) - Crown reduction to 3.5/1.5m & A1 - Spread reduction to 3.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-09-26
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A brief summary of Darshill in Somerset
Darshill is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Darshill show an average sale price of £331,810, 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 Darshill a particularly low-crime area.
Darshill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shepton Mallet. 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 Darshill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Friar's Oven SSSI, Windsor Hill Quarry SSSI; 4 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, Darshill 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 Darshill
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Darshill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Darshill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Darshill were tree works (8), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.