Downhead (BA4), Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Downhead (BA4), Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Downhead (BA4) 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 (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.
Population: 88 (2021)
District: Mendip
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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: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Downhead (BA4).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Downhead (BA4).
- 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 (BA4) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Downhead (BA4).
- - Woodleigh 911 Slait Hill To Pound Lane Downhead Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4LQ
Erection of first floor extension over and above existing ground floor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Downhead (BA4) 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 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.
Property prices in Downhead (BA4) 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 Downhead (BA4) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Downhead (BA4) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Asham Wood SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mendip Woodlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Downhead (BA4) 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 Downhead (BA4)
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Downhead (BA4). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Downhead (BA4) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 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 (BA4) were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.