Great Elm, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Elm, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Great Elm
Great Elm is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled between Mells and Frome. It encompasses the hamlet of Hapsford and had a population of 171 as of the 2011 census, making it a small yet vibrant community. This area may present opportunities for planning applications aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and supporting its growing population.
Population: 153 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 007F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Elm.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Elm.
- 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 Great Elm based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Great Elm.
- - Windyridge Elm Lane To Park Hill Great Elm Frome Somerset BA11 3NZ
Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2025/1425/FUL for the squaring-up of garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Rivendell Elm Lane To Park Hill Great Elm Frome Somerset BA11 3NZ
Proposed removal of three internal walls. Create one new internal doorway and block-off one existing doorway. Install one additional velux rooflight. Change an existing window into a doorway. Change a
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Rivendell Elm Lane To Park Hill Great Elm Frome Somerset BA11 3NZ
Proposed removal of three internal walls. Create one new internal doorway and block-off one existing doorway. Install one additional velux rooflight. Change an existing window into a doorway. Change a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-16
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A brief summary of Great Elm in Somerset
Great Elm is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled between Mells and Frome. It encompasses the hamlet of Hapsford and had a population of 171 as of the 2011 census, making it a small yet vibrant community. This area may present opportunities for planning applications aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and supporting its growing population. The settlement has a population of approximately 153 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Great Elm show an average sale price of £341,700, 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 Great Elm a particularly low-crime area.
Great Elm has one conservation area within its boundaries: Buckland Dinham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Elm includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Old Ironstone Works, Mells SSSI, Vallis Vale SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mells Valley. 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, Great Elm 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 Great Elm
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Great Elm. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Elm may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Great Elm slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Great Elm were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hapsford planning applications
- Bedlam planning applications
- Egford planning applications
- Lower Whatley planning applications
- Whatley planning applications
- Buckland Dinham planning applications
- Hardington planning applications
- Mells planning applications
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.