Dinghurst, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dinghurst, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dinghurst 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 Dinghurst
Churchill is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Somerset, England, positioned on the western edge of the scenic Mendip Hills. Approximately 8 miles east of Weston-super-Mare and 15 miles south-west of Bristol, the parish encompasses the village of Lower Langford and the hamlet of Upper Langford. As of 2015, Churchill had a population of 2,250, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and community development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £498,289 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dinghurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dinghurst.
- 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 Dinghurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Dinghurst.
- 26/P/1410/TRCA - Mulberry House Front Street Churchill Winscombe BS25 5NB
Magnolia - front of property - fell
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-07 - - Mulberry House Front Street Churchill Winscombe BS25 5NB
Magnolia - front of property - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/P/1145/FUH - Hassocks Front Street Churchill Winscombe BS25 5NB
Proposed erection of a new two-storey side extension above the existing Garage structure.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-25 - 26/P/1244/TRCA - Laurel Cottage Front Street Churchill Winscombe BS25 5NB
T1 - Variegated dogwood. Fell T2 - Japanese maple. Fell T3 - Magnolia. Light prune to improve shape. T4 - Cherry. Reduce by 1-2m T5 - Paper birch. Light prune. T6 - Hornbeam. Light prune. T7 - Hazel.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-15 - - Dinghurst Farm Dinghurst Road Churchill Winscombe BS25 5PN
Listed Building Consent for the repair and replacement of roofing including tiles, battens, timbers and felt. Replacement of valley boards, lead work, cement fillets to the chimneys and apex gable end
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - Meadow Green The Batch Churchill BS25 5PP
Retrospective application for the erection of detached greenhouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Ash House Front Street Churchill Winscombe BS25 5NB
Demolition of the existing rear garage and detached outbuildings and proposed erection of a part single, part two-storey extension together with a new hipped roof with conservation rooflights. Fenestr
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Dinghurst Stud Dinghurst Road Churchill BS25 5PN
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and outbuilding. Erection of 1no. replacement dwelling with land to be utilised as residential garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 3 The Old School Close Churchill Winscombe BS25 5LX
Lime (T1) Crown lift to 4m over the garden path and washing line. Photo attached. Required to maintain sufficient clearance from the back of the property and to lift the crown to the same level as the
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Little Phoenix Dinghurst Road Churchill BS25 5PN
Proposed change of use and conversion of an existing rear outbuilding to create a 2no. bed annexe.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Mantilla Front Street Churchill BS25 5NG
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed provision of a single unit mobile home (not operational development) within the garden of the lawful dwelling house for use as additional accommodati
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Long Barn Dinghurst Road Churchill BS25 5SE
Mulberry T1 - reduce lateral spread by 1.5m, cutting to suitable growth points, Conifer T2 - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Telephone Exchange Ladymead Lane Langford North Somerset BS25 5NH
Proposed siting of a secure steel shipping/storage container on existing ground to the East of the telephone exchange building to house materials and equipment in support of the telecoms infrastructur
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - The Club House Churchill Memorial Hall Ladymead Lane Langford Winscombe BS25 5NH
Propsoed extension of existing car park into playing field to create an additional 16 spaces.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - Dinghurst Cottage The Batch Churchill North Somerset BS25 5PP
Retrospective planning application for the change of use of agricultural and to residential garden land and the retention of the timber building (stable 2) and for stables 1 and 2 to be used for incid
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - 4 The Old School Close Churchill Winscombe BS25 5LX
4 Old School Close - Reduce crown of mature Lime tree in garden back to previous pruning points (approximately 2-3m). Remove major deadwood (>1" diameter) and undertake Crown clean. Final shape of tre
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2018-06-07
View full details - - 3 The Old School Close Churchill Winscombe BS25 5LX
T1: Lime - Reduce crown by between 1.5-2m back to previous pruning
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2018-04-27
View full details - - The Surgery Ladymead Lane Langford Churchill BS25 5NH
Request to discharge conditions 4 & 6 from 15/P/2432/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2017-03-13
View full details - - 3 The Old School Close, Churchill BS25 5LX
T1 lime - crown reduce by 2.5m, crown lift to 4m
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2017-01-26
View full details - - 2 The Old School Close Churchill Winscombe BS25 5LX
I would like to change the use of my property 2 Old School Close BS25 5LX from a C3 to a C1. This would be for using as a holiday let and for airport stays.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2016-02-09
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A brief summary of Dinghurst in Somerset
Churchill is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Somerset, England, positioned on the western edge of the scenic Mendip Hills. Approximately 8 miles east of Weston-super-Mare and 15 miles south-west of Bristol, the parish encompasses the village of Lower Langford and the hamlet of Upper Langford. As of 2015, Churchill had a population of 2,250, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and community development.
Property prices in Dinghurst show an average sale price of £498,289, 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 Dinghurst a particularly low-crime area.
Dinghurst has one conservation area within its boundaries: Churchill. 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 Dinghurst includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dolebury Warren SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Dinghurst
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Dinghurst. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Dinghurst.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dinghurst were full planning applications (12), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% 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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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.