East Chinnock, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Chinnock, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in East Chinnock 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 East Chinnock
East Chinnock is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Yeovil along the A30 road. With a population of 479, it offers a quaint rural setting that may present various planning opportunities and community developments for potential applicants.
Population: 502 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,510 (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 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Chinnock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Chinnock.
- 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 East Chinnock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near East Chinnock.
- - Orchard Farm Weston Street East Chinnock Yeovil Somerset BA22 9EQ
Discharge of Condition Nos 3 (Allocation Certificate), 4 (CMP/CMS), 5 (Samples), 6 (Bat Lighting), 8 (Parking Area), 9 (Ecology Works), 10 (BEP) and 11 (Ecology Bird Assessment) of planning applicatio
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Orchard Farm Weston Street East Chinnock Yeovil Somerset BA22 9EQ
Non Material Amendment to approved application 22/00102/FUL for an amendment to moving the location of Unit 2 garage and Unit 1 parking and all associated works to the drives
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - The Stables Dawes Farm Fordhay East Chinnock Yeovil Somerset BA22 9EE
Proposed Removal of Internal Wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Portman Arms High Street East Chinnock Yeovil Somerset BA22 9DP
The erection of 6 dwellings and garages on land to rear of Portman Arms
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-08-02
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A brief summary of East Chinnock in Somerset
East Chinnock is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Yeovil along the A30 road. With a population of 479, it offers a quaint rural setting that may present various planning opportunities and community developments for potential applicants. The settlement has a population of approximately 502 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in East Chinnock show an average sale price of £247,510, 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 East Chinnock a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around East Chinnock 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Chinnock 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 East Chinnock
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near East Chinnock. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 East Chinnock.
At 66 days on average, decisions near East Chinnock slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Chinnock were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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