Kilmersdon, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kilmersdon, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Kilmersdon
Kilmersdon is a historic village and civil parish nestled on the northeastern slopes of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, situated between Radstock and Frome along the B3139 route connecting Wells and Trowbridge. With roots tracing back over a millennium to its mention in the Domesday Book, much of the village's development occurred in the mid-19th century. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Charlton, South View, and Green Parlour, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications in a charming rural setting.
Population: 601 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kilmersdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kilmersdon.
- 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 Kilmersdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Kilmersdon.
- - 20-23 Church Street Kilmersdon Radstock Somerset BA3 5TA
Replacement of single glazed timber windows with slim line double glazed timber windows & timber external doors with timber doors to match.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - Land at Kilmersdon (Proposed Gravity Sewer & Rising Main), Kilmersdon, Frome, Somerset, BA3 5TB
Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion for a 'Proposed gravity sewer and rising main'
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Somerset | Date: 2016-06-07
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A brief summary of Kilmersdon in Somerset
Kilmersdon is a historic village and civil parish nestled on the northeastern slopes of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, situated between Radstock and Frome along the B3139 route connecting Wells and Trowbridge. With roots tracing back over a millennium to its mention in the Domesday Book, much of the village's development occurred in the mid-19th century. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Charlton, South View, and Green Parlour, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications in a charming rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 601 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kilmersdon a particularly low-crime area.
Kilmersdon has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kilmersdon, Radstock. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kilmersdon includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Kilmersdon 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 Kilmersdon
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Kilmersdon.
The most common application types near Kilmersdon were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
Nearby Towns
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