Search Downhead (BA4) planning applications
6 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Downhead (BA4) · updated daily · Somerset Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Manor Farm Dairy Pound Lane Downhead Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4LGApprovedApplication for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building for storage of general-purpose machinery and fodder.Received 24 Aug 2026Decided 14 Sep 20262026/1623/AGB
- Manor Farm Park Lane Downhead Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4LGAwaiting decisionApproval of details reserved by condition 14 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) on planning consent 2026/0740/FULApproval of Details - CondReceived 21 Jul 20262026/1387/APP
- Merehead Quarry Torr Works Slait Hill to Haygrove Lane Cranmore Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4SQAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 31 (landscaping and Reclamation Scheme) in relation to application 2010/0984ConditionsReceived 26 Jun 20262010/0984/cond31
- Manor Farm Dairy Pound Lane Downhead Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4LGApprovedApplication for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed fodder storeAgricultural Notification Proposed BuildReceived 3 Mar 2026Decided 24 Mar 20262026/0409/AGB
- Woodleigh 911 Slait Hill To Pound Lane Downhead Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4LQApprovedErection of first floor extension over and above existing ground floor.Householder ApplicationReceived 4 Feb 2025Decided 4 Apr 20252025/0183/HSE
Planning in Downhead (BA4)
Only 3 decisions near Downhead (BA4) in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Downhead (BA4) in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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BA4 204 applications in the last 12 months
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About Downhead (BA4)
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 hamlet of Tadhill, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications, particularly for those interested in rural development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 88 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Downhead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Downhead has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Downhead 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Downhead, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Downhead.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), other applications (1).