Lower Langford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Langford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Lower Langford
Lower Langford, situated on the western edge of the Mendip Hills in North Somerset, is a quaint village that lies approximately 8 miles east of Weston-super-Mare. Originally developed around the estate of Sidney Hill, the village now hosts the Bristol Veterinary School, part of the University of Bristol. This unique blend of rural charm and academic presence may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
Population: 600
District: Churchill
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: North Somerset 024F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Langford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Langford.
- 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 Lower Langford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
73 planning applications found near Lower Langford.
- - 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: Undecided | 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
Status: Undecided | 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 - - 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 - - Lockmore Cottage Blackmoor Langford BS40 5HJ
T1 - Spruce - Dead - Dismantle ground level. T2 - Elm - Dead - Dismantle ground level. T3 - Spruce - Crown lift to 3 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Saxon Place Saxon Street Langford Burrington BS40 5BP
Minor material amendment to planning permission 21/P/1548/FUH (Conversion of garage to study, replacement of flat roof over garage with pitched roof, enclose partially open porch, single storey extens
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-11-16
View full details - - Saxon Place Saxon Street Langford North Somerset BS40 5BP
Non material amendment to application 21/P/1548/FUH (Conversion of garage to study, raplcement of flat roof over garage with pitched roof, enclose partially open porch, single storey extension to Sout
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-11-03
View full details - - Saxon Place Saxon Street Langford North Somerset BS40 5BP
T1 - Lime - Crown lift to 4m over highway only
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-03-11
View full details - - 2 Langford Place Gardens Saxon Street Langford North Somerset BS40 5BS
Replace existing white UPVC cladding to front and rear elevations at first floor level with fibre cement based Sage Green coloured wood effect cladding boards. Fit matching boards to single storey rea
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2021-08-11
View full details - - Old Post Office Saxon Street Langford North Somerset BS40 5BP
Discharge of condition No. 6 Archeological work on application 21/P/0547/FUH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2021-07-08
View full details - - Saxon Place Saxon Street Langford Bristol BS40 5BP
Conversion of garage to study, replacement of flat roof over garage with pitched roof, enclose partially open porch, single storey extension to South West elevation and erection of a garden shed to th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2021-05-25
View full details - - Saxon Place Saxon Street Langford Bristol BS40 5BP
T1 - Ash - Fell (Signs of ash dieback disease)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2021-05-21
View full details - - Old Post Office Saxon Street Langford Bristol BS40 5BP
Demolition of existing single storey lean-to extension and conservatory. Proposed erection of a single storey lean-to extension with gable ended section and 3no rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2021-02-23
View full details - - The Annexe, Withy Cottage Saxon Street Langford Bristol BS40 5BP
Certificate of Lawfulness for use of the property known as The Annex as an independent self-contained dwellinghouse (Class C3 )
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2021-02-12
View full details - - 2 Langford Place Gardens Saxon Street Langford Bristol BS40 5BS
Non material amendment to application 19/P/0751/FUH ( Erection of two storey side plus single storey rear extension ) to change both the existing and proposed first floor external wall cladding from w
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2020-12-07
View full details - - Old Post Office Saxon Street Langford Bristol BS40 5BP
Demolition of existing single storey rear lean-to extension and conservatory. Erection of single storey extension, parapet walls, flat roof with glazed roof lantern.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2020-11-13
View full details - - Clifton House Saxon Street Langford Bristol BS40 5BP
T1 - Bay - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2020-09-27
View full details - - Saxon Place Saxon Street Langford Bristol BS40 5BP
T1 - Lime - Reduce to previous pruning points in year one; Reduce to approximately 10 metres after 24 months (works are necessary to accommodate a reduced rooting area due to necessary root pruning re
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2020-04-15
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A brief summary of Lower Langford in Somerset
Lower Langford, situated on the western edge of the Mendip Hills in North Somerset, is a quaint village that lies approximately 8 miles east of Weston-super-Mare. Originally developed around the estate of Sidney Hill, the village now hosts the Bristol Veterinary School, part of the University of Bristol. This unique blend of rural charm and academic presence may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 600. It sits within the Churchill district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Langford a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Langford 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 Lower Langford 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 Lower Langford
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Lower Langford. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lower Langford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Lower Langford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Langford were tree works (6), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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