Dillington, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dillington, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dillington 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 Dillington
Whitelackington is a village and civil parish located one mile northeast of Ilminster in Somerset, England, situated along the A303. The parish encompasses Dillington Park, as well as the hamlets of Atherstone and Ashwell, making it a noteworthy area for those exploring planning applications related to both residential and recreational developments in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,920 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dillington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dillington.
- 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 Dillington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Dillington.
- - 7 Dillington Farm Cottages Dillington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EQ
Discharge of Conditions No.03 (landscaping) and No.04 (external finishes) of planning application 22/03460/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Forge House Dillington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EH
Change of use to outbuilding into short term holiday let, restoration of dilapidated outbuilding into ancilalry accommodation, new oak framed garage and conservation works to Forge.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Dillington Farm House Dillington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EQ
Erection of an indoor swimming pool building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Abrahams Farm Main Street Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EF
Internal and external repairs to facilitate the restoration and modernisation of the property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-07-02
View full details - - Land South Of Hanning Close Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9TA
Erection of 6 dwellings with associated parking, refuse storage and green space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Higher Barn Whitelackington Manor Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EF
Discharge of Conditions 2 (Signs) and 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) of Planning Application 22/00698/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-09-21
View full details - - Whitelackington Manor, Higher Barn Main Street Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EF
Discharge of Conditions 2 (Signs) and 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) of Planning Application 22/01014/LBC.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - St Marys Church Main Street Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EF
Re-construction of collapsed Churchyard stone boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - St Marys Church Main Street Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EF
Re-construction of collapsed Churchyard stone boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - St Marys Church Main Street Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EF
Application to Fell No.1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Coucnil (WHLA1) 2011 Tree Protection Order.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-08-17
View full details - - Land South Of Hanning Close Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset
Erection of 6 dwellings with associated parking and refuse storage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-07-14
View full details - - Higher Barn Whitelackington Manor Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EF
Change of use of barn to function room. Carry out alterations and extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-03-10
View full details - - Dillington Farm House Old A303 Dillington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EQ
Renovation of house including loft conversion and erection of a bat shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-02-22
View full details - - 4 Eaglewood Park, North Barn Old A303 Dillington Ilminster TA19 9DQ
Change of use from office (Use Class E1) to hair and beauty salon (Use Class sui generis).
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-12-11
View full details - - Eaglewood Park, Unit 1Beech Barn Old A303 Dillington Ilminster TA19 9DQ
Change of use of Unit 1 from an office to retail (farmshop)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-06-03
View full details - - Eaglewood Park, Unit 1Beech Barn Old A303 Dillington Ilminster TA19 9DQ
The display of 1 No. non illuminated freestanding parking sign, 1 No. freestanding externally illuminated sign and 1 No. externally illuminated sign on metal railings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-06-03
View full details - - Higher Barn Whitelackington Manor Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EF
Change of use from moribund farm building to function room, restoration, and extension to accommodate service wing
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2019-12-17
View full details - - Higher Barn Whitelackington Manor Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9EF
Change of use from moribund farm building to function room, restoration, and extension to accommodate service wing
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2019-12-17
View full details - - The Old Cider Barn Main Street Whitelackington Ilminster TA19 9EF
Alterations, extension and conversion of outbuilding to form a dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2018-01-31
View full details - - Hideaway Cottage Main Street Whitelackington Ilminster TA19 9EF
Discharge of conditions 04 (lintel detail), 05 (making good), 06 (rooflights), 07 (thermal upgrades) of 14/05332/FUL and 03 (lintel detail(, 04 (making good), 05 (rooflights), 06 (thermal upgrades) of
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2017-05-24
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A brief summary of Dillington in Somerset
Whitelackington is a village and civil parish located one mile northeast of Ilminster in Somerset, England, situated along the A303. The parish encompasses Dillington Park, as well as the hamlets of Atherstone and Ashwell, making it a noteworthy area for those exploring planning applications related to both residential and recreational developments in the region.
Property prices in Dillington show an average sale price of £338,920, 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 Dillington a particularly low-crime area.
Dillington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ilminster. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dillington 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 Dillington
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Dillington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dillington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Dillington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dillington were listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Ashwell planning applications
- Whitelackington planning applications
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- Ilminster planning applications
- Atherstone planning applications
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- Kingstone planning applications
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