Langford (BS40), Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Langford (BS40), Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Langford (BS40) 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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: North Somerset 024D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Langford (BS40).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Langford (BS40).
- 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 Langford (BS40) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
275 planning applications found near Langford (BS40).
- 26/P/1395/FUL - Old Post Office Saxon Street Langford BS40 5BP
Demolition of the existing conservatory and proposed erection of an insulated garden room extension to include accommodation for an overnight carer.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-02 - - The Stables Saxon Street Langford BS40 5BP
T1: Beech with Ganoderma brackets at base - Remove to ground level (as recommended in attached Arboricultural Consultant report). T2: Beech - Reduction of 2m in height, 2m in lateral spread to south,
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Milfort House Langford Road Langford BS40 5BN
Yew - bordering Dring Cottage - reduce lateral spread growing into Dring Cottage by 2-3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Langford Chapel Blackmoor Langford BS40 5HL
Yew - roadside boundary of Langford Chapel - reduce to previous pruning points (once a year for five years)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Leigh And Clifton Cottages Langford Road Langford BS40 5BW
Proposed demolition of existing fire-damaged dwellings and erection of 2no. new dwellings in-place.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Milfort House Langford Road Langford BS40 5BN
Copper Beech - along driveway to dwelling - fell to ground level / monolith at 5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Old Orchard Blackmoor Langford BS40 5HJ
Proposed Hip-to-Gable loft conversion/expansion including the raising of existing ridge height, creation of 3no. rear dormers and installation of front rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Brook House Langford Road Langford BS40 5BL
T1 Cherry. To Fell. The tree has suffered in this years hot and dry weather and large parts of the tree have died off.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - The Beeches Blackmoor Langford BS40 5HJ
T1. Fell the cherry tree. The tree has been touching the owners house and neighbouring house.Taking light from both houses. The roots are breaking the gardens surface. T2. Hores chestnut. Re-pollard t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Southwold Blackmoor Langford BS40 5HJ
T1 Hazel - crown reduce by 2.5 Metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 13 Blackmoor Close Langford BS40 5HN
2 x Cherry and 1 x Maple - reduce by 750mm (this years growth); Purple Plum - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Devonshire House Blackmoor Langford BS40 5HJ
T1 - Evergreen Magnolia, Previous points crown reduction, approximately 1 meter of growth to be removed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Langford Place Langford Road Langford BS40 5BT
T1 - Holly - Dead, remove to ground level. T2 - Holly - Remove to ground level. T3 - Bay - Remove to ground level. T4 - Cherry - Remove to ground level. TPO trees T5 - Yew, reduce lateral growth over
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - Old Orchard Blackmoor Langford BS40 5HJ
Proposed expansion of existing loft conversion including the raising of ridge height, hip-to-gable roof alterations, creation of 3no. rear dormers and 2no. front rooflights. Erection of a detached gar
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-12-20
View full details - - Langford Chapel Blackmoor Langford BS40 5HL
Trim yew trees back to historic points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - Langford Inn Langford Road Langford BS40 5BL
Retrospective application for a proposed underground sewage storage tank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-09-20
View full details - - Wistaria House Langford Road Langford BS40 5BL
Robinia - fell in order to provide more space for our chosen trees to flourish
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - Y Stabl Langford Road Langford BS40 5BL
Small ornamental Cypress tree to be removed
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Maysmead Place Maysmead Lane Langford BS40 5HX
T1. Fraxinus excelsior to be felled. T.2 Fraxinus excelsior to be felled.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Y Stabl Langford Road Langford BS40 5BL
Norwegian Maple (1), Prune the tree removing rubbing branches, dead branches and balancing the shape of the tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-06-18
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A brief summary of Langford (BS40) in Somerset
Langford (BS40) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Langford (BS40) a particularly low-crime area.
Langford (BS40) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lower Langford. 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 Langford (BS40) includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burrington Combe SSSI, Dolebury Warren SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Langford (BS40)
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Langford (BS40). Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Langford (BS40) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Langford (BS40) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Langford (BS40) were tree works (15), full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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