How long do planning decisions take near Ditcheat?

The average planning decision time near Ditcheat is 94 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ditcheat?

The planning approval rate near Ditcheat is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ditcheat?

The most common type of planning application near Ditcheat is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ditcheat?

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Ditcheat, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ditcheat, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ditcheat 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 Ditcheat

Ditcheat is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 4.5 miles south of Shepton Mallet and 2.5 miles north-west of Castle Cary. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Wraxall, Lower Wraxall, Alhampton, and Sutton, making it a diverse area for planning applications and community development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £316,993 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Mendip 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ditcheat.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ditcheat.

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 Ditcheat based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Ditcheat.

- Stoberry Wraxall Road Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6RE
Conversion of loft space to habitable area including installation of roof lights. Replacement of flat, bituminous felt garage roof and replace with pitched roof with room within. Porch extension to re
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-01
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- Stoberry Wraxall Road Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6RE
Erection of self-build replacement dwelling and garage following demolition of existing dwelling and garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-03
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- The Trap House The Green Cottage Kyte Lane Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6QZ
Erection of a garden office.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-11-11
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- Harvester Place Wraxall Road To Folly Cottages Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6RB
Proposed 1.5 storey rear extension with partial raising of the existing roof to accommodate loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-20
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- The Annexe Queens Square Wraxall Road To Folly Cottages Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6QX
Certificate of Lawfulness of existing use of the former Annexe at Queen Square as a self contained dwelling (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-03-12
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- Queens Square Wraxall Road To Folly Cottages Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6QX
Shadow Cladding, Re-roofing & Bi-Fold doors to existing shed. Installation of solar panels. Solar Panels to main house roof facing back garden,
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-06-19
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A brief summary of Ditcheat in Somerset

Property prices in Ditcheat show an average sale price of £316,993, 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 Ditcheat a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ditcheat 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 Ditcheat

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Ditcheat. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 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 Ditcheat.

With an average of 94 days, decisions near Ditcheat take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Ditcheat were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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