Dunkerton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunkerton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Dunkerton
Dunkerton is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Dunkerton and Tunley, situated 4 miles northeast of Radstock and 5 miles southwest of Bath in the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority. With a population of 502, this small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the charm and character of the Somerset countryside.
Population: 502
District: Dunkerton and Tunley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 010G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunkerton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunkerton.
- 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 Dunkerton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Dunkerton.
- - Church House , Church Road, Dunkerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8BJ
Demolition and replacement of an existing outbuilding to contain annexe residential accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Parcel 6100, Dunkerton Hill, Dunkerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Prior approval request for the conversion of part of existing agricultural buildings to residential use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Fosseway , Old Fossway, Dunkerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8BR
Variation of condition 4 (Demolition of Garage and Carport (Compliance)) of application 23/00762/FUL (Erection of a two storey extension following demolition of existing carport, garage and lean-to. A
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-09-05
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A brief summary of Dunkerton in Somerset
Dunkerton is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Dunkerton and Tunley, situated 4 miles northeast of Radstock and 5 miles southwest of Bath in the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority. With a population of 502, this small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the charm and character of the Somerset countryside. The settlement has a population of approximately 502. It sits within the Dunkerton and Tunley district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunkerton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Dunkerton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Dunkerton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Dunkerton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dunkerton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dunkerton were outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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