Downhead (BA22), Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Downhead (BA22), Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Downhead (BA22) 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 Downhead (BA22)
Downhead is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just south of Leigh-on-Mendip and approximately 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Shepton Mallet. The parish also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Tadhill, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community developments.
Population: 88 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £300,196 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Downhead (BA22).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Downhead (BA22).
- 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 Downhead (BA22) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Downhead (BA22).
- - Glebe Cottage Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Notification for the Change of Use of the Existing Poultry Sheds to a Storage Use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Hendersons Cottage Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Discharge of Conditions No. 4 (Metal Roof), No. 5 (Timber), No. 6 (Mortar), No. 7 (Stonework), No. 9 (Lighting) and No. 11 (BNG) of Planning Application 23/01220/HOU and No. 4 (Metal Roof), No. 5 (Tim
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-05-07
View full details - - Hendersons Cottage Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Demolition of existing single storey lean-too structure at rear of property and replace with new flat roof extension to form new kitchen, utility and study. Form new En-suite at first floor level in e
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-05-06
View full details - - Hendersons Cottage Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Demolition of existing single storey lean-too structure at rear of property and replace with new flat roof extension to form new kitchen, utility and study. Form new En-suite at first floor level in e
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-05-06
View full details - - Hendersons Cottage Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Demolition of existing lean-to porch and modern utility room and the erection of single storey and two storey rear extension to dwelling alongside internal reconfiguration works to adjoining spaces (r
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-08-26
View full details - - Hendersons Cottage Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Demolition of existing lean-to porch and modern utility room and the erection of single storey and two storey rear extension to dwelling alongside internal reconfiguration works to adjoining spaces (r
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-08-26
View full details - - Hendersons Cottage Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Demolish rear porch, adapt existing lean-to extension and erect new single storey extension at rear, including associated alterations and form new en-suite shower room at first floor within existing b
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-04-08
View full details - - Hendersons Cottage Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Demolish rear porch, adapt existing lean-to extension and erect new single storey extension at rear, including associated alterations and form new en-suite shower room at first floor within existing b
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-04-08
View full details - - Land At Downhead Manor Farm Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Application for a non-material amendment to application 14/02600/FUL , to omit open store, add window to west wall of utility room and four windows to the north gable end, white PVCU window boxes and
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-07-08
View full details - - Land At Downhead Manor Farm Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Application for a non-material amendment to planning application 14/02600/FUL (GR:356654/125424)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-02-23
View full details - - Lyndsay House Downhead Lane West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Application to discharge Condition 04 (render) of permitted planning application 12/02206/FUL ( GR 356770/125509 ).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2014-10-14
View full details - - Land At Downhead Manor Farm Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Erection of an agricultural dwelling (GR:356654/125424)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2014-06-09
View full details - - Barn At Downhead Manor Farm Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Conversion of barn into one dwelling, to include first floor and ground floor extensions. Erection of an open-fronted car port with store. ( GR 356654/125452 )
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2013-07-17
View full details - - Downhead Manor Farm Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
Installation of a range of photovoltaic panels on roof of existing agricultural building (GR: 356670/125339)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2011-11-21
View full details - - Glebe Farm Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
The erection of a two storey and single storey rear extension to dwelling GR (356633/125239)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2008-03-13
View full details - - Glebe Farm Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
The erection of a two storey and single storey rear extension to dwelling GR (356633/125239)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2008-03-13
View full details - - Glebe Farm Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
The erection of a 2 storey extension, single storey lean-to extension and re-instatement of chimney
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2003-02-17
View full details - - Glebe Farm Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
The erection of a two storey extension and re-instatement of chimney
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2002-05-08
View full details - - Glebe Farm Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
The erection of a two storey extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2002-05-08
View full details - - Glebe Farm Downhead Road West Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7RG
The division of one bedroom into two,the formation of an en-suite shower room and the installation of a new window in rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2001-08-07
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A brief summary of Downhead (BA22) in Somerset
Downhead is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just south of Leigh-on-Mendip and approximately 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Shepton Mallet. The parish also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Tadhill, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 88 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Downhead (BA22) show an average sale price of £300,196, 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 Downhead (BA22) a particularly low-crime area.
Downhead (BA22) has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Camel. 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 Downhead (BA22) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Downhead (BA22)
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Downhead (BA22). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Downhead (BA22) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Downhead (BA22) were other applications (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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