What types of planning applications are most common near Litton?

The most common type of planning application near Litton is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Litton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Litton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Litton 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 Litton

Litton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque Chew Valley of Somerset, nestled between Chewton Mendip and West Harptree. The area encompasses the hamlet of Sherborne and is in proximity to the scenic Litton Reservoirs, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications related to rural development and conservation projects.

Population: 228 (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: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 027B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Litton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Litton.

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 Litton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Litton.

- Church Cottage Litton Lane Litton Radstock Somerset BA3 4PW
Removal of the existing rear lean-to and erection of a proposed flat roof single-storey rear extension with associated works and minor adjustments to first floor rear window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Litton in Somerset

Property prices in Litton 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 Litton a particularly low-crime area.

Litton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Litton, Chewton Mendip. 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 Litton includes 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 Litton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Litton.

The most common application types near Litton were listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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