Ilchester, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ilchester, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ilchester 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 Ilchester
Ilchester is a village and civil parish located on the River Yeo, five miles north of Yeovil in Somerset. With roots as a Roman town and later a medieval market hub, it once served as a significant settlement in the county during the 12th and 13th centuries. However, by the 18th century, its prominence had waned, culminating in the dissolution of its governing corporation in 1889 and the cessation of market activities by 1833. This historical context can be important for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the village's development and changing role within Somerset.
Population: 2,061 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £300,196 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 020C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ilchester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ilchester.
- 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 Ilchester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Ilchester.
- - St Marys Church Hall Church Street Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8LX
Remedial conservation restoration works to stonework to windows. Removal of modern internal partitions and construction of timber internal partitions to first floor to form 2 no. bedrooms and bathroom
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Limington Block, Land At Stonepit Lane Limington Road Ilchester Yeovil
Notification of intent for the formation of an agricultural lagoon to store milk washings used as fertiliser
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 27 High Street Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8NH
Non Material Amendment to approved application 21/00859/HOU; To not build the small 1250mm extension but just rebuild the existing rear wall in new cavity wall construction
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Moonwinds Quarantine And Boarding Kennels Limington Road Ilchester Yeovil Somerset BA22 8ER
Outline Application with all matters reserved save for access for the demolition of existing buildings, erection of five dwellings, creation of a new access and provision of associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Ilchester in Somerset
Ilchester is a village and civil parish located on the River Yeo, five miles north of Yeovil in Somerset. With roots as a Roman town and later a medieval market hub, it once served as a significant settlement in the county during the 12th and 13th centuries. However, by the 18th century, its prominence had waned, culminating in the dissolution of its governing corporation in 1889 and the cessation of market activities by 1833. This historical context can be important for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the village's development and changing role within Somerset. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,061 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Ilchester show an average sale price of £300,196, 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 Ilchester a particularly low-crime area.
Ilchester has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ilchester, Limington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ilchester 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 Ilchester
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Ilchester. The average decision time was 21 days.
The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ilchester were listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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