Leigh upon Mendip, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leigh upon Mendip, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Leigh upon Mendip
Leigh-on-Mendip is a picturesque village located in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 5 miles from the towns of Frome, Radstock, and Shepton Mallet, it offers a charming rural setting that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
Population: 561 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £311,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leigh upon Mendip.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leigh upon Mendip.
- 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 Leigh upon Mendip based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Leigh upon Mendip.
- - Cottage Garden Leigh Street Leigh On Mendip Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5QQ
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Sample Panel - Roofing) from planning permission 2025/2241/HSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Cottage Garden Leigh Street Leigh On Mendip Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5QQ
Reinstatement of original roof truss, removed before Listing. Replacement of concrete roof tiles with double Roman tiles. Replacement of UPVC rainwater goods with cast iron (amended description 02.02.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Cottage Garden Leigh Street Leigh On Mendip Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5QQ
Reinstatement of original roof truss, removed before Listing. Replacement of existing roof tiles with new double Roman tiles. Replacement of UPVC rainwater goods with cast iron (description amended 02
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Great House Farm Hollybush Lane Leigh On Mendip Radstock Somerset BA3 5QZ
Alteration to Leigh St vehicular entrance & provision of new timber entrance gate, pedestrian timber gate & associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Great House Farm Hollybush Lane Leigh On Mendip Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5QZ
Alteration to Leigh St vehicular entrance & provision of new timber entrance gate, pedestrian timber gate & associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Land At 369311 147357 Quarry Lane Leigh On Mendip Shepton Mallet Somerset
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Materials) on planning consent 2023/1084/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Quarry Lane Leigh On Mendip Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5QG
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Drainage) on planning consent 2023/0693/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Leigh upon Mendip in Somerset
Leigh-on-Mendip is a picturesque village located in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 5 miles from the towns of Frome, Radstock, and Shepton Mallet, it offers a charming rural setting that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 561 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Leigh upon Mendip show an average sale price of £311,965, 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 Leigh upon Mendip a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Leigh upon Mendip includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Edford Woods & Meadows SSSI, Asham Wood SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mendip Woodlands. 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, Leigh upon Mendip 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 Leigh upon Mendip
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Leigh upon Mendip. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leigh upon Mendip may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Leigh upon Mendip slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Leigh upon Mendip were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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