Search Frome planning applications
62 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Frome · updated daily · Somerset Council
- Rowden House 2 Vallis Road Frome Somerset BA11 3EAAwaiting decisionInternal refurbishment of lower-ground-floor care accommodation to provide four bedrooms with ensuite facilities and a residents' sitting area, together with replacement external cladding to the north elevation.Received 6 Nov 20262026/2128/LBC
- 1 Newington Terrace Butts Hill Frome Somerset BA11 1HNAwaiting decisionApplication for a non-material amendment to permission 2026/1355/HSE for the reduction in the width of the approved rear bifold doors, reduction in the width of the window on the rear elevation and reduction in the size of the rooflight.Received 30 Oct 20262026/2105/NMA
- Christ Church Christchurch Street West Frome Somerset BA11 1EHAwaiting decisionExternal improvements to provide accessible ramp and new steps to the main entrance.Received 30 Oct 20262026/2106/FUL
- 17 Trinity Street Frome Somerset BA11 3DEAwaiting decisionRemoval of a modern, non-load-bearing internal partition wall between the ground-floor hallway and sitting room.Listed Building ConsentReceived 30 Oct 20262026/1978/LBC
- 70 Oakfield Road Frome Somerset BA11 4JHAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawfulness of existing development and use of part of old garage to a utility room.Received 26 Oct 20262026/1895/CLE
Planning in Frome
- Approved
- 95%
- 42 of 44 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Frome in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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BA11 344 applications in the last 12 months
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About Frome
Frome, a town and civil parish in Somerset, England, is situated on elevated terrain at the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills, alongside the River Frome. Located 13 miles south of Bath, it had a population of 28,559 as of 2021, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 28,567 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Frome sits at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 832.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Frome show an average sale price of £395,073, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Frome area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Frome a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Frome 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.frome-tc.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Frome, 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, 174 planning applications were submitted near Frome. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (34), tree works (31), discharge of conditions (23). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.