Merriottsford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Merriottsford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Merriottsford 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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £305,239 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Merriottsford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Merriottsford.
- 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 Merriottsford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Merriottsford.
- - The Old Vicarage Church Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5PS
Notification of intent to fell and replace No.01 tree within a Conservation Area - T1 being Eucalyptus - Snow Gum - E. Niphophila
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Land North East Of 23 And 25 Orchard Drive Merriott Somerset
Non Material Amendment to approved application 23/03191/FUL to relocate parking for house A and to relocate visitor parking space
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Merriott Pharmacy 2 Broadway Merriott Somerset TA16 5QG
Prior Approval for proposed Change of Use from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to Dwelling House (Class C3) to a one bedroom residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH
Insert Velux window to lean-to extension of the dwelling. Alterations to outbuilding to include a Velux window to north elevation, 2 No. red brick pillars to the outbuilding front elevation together w
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 68 Lower Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5NW
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Leylandii Tree - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 15 Sherlands Gardens Merriott Somerset TA16 5RF
Proposed extension to dwelling and extension to detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 35 Lower Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5NL
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. Magnolia Tree pruning of overgrown upper and side branches - Crown and reduce it radially by 2.5-3 Met
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Rose Cottage 26 Church Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5PS
Proposed single storey extension to the side of the property and associated internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 12 Tail Mill Lane Merriott Somerset TA16 5PF
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Salix, Babylonica - remove/coppice.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 72 Lower Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5NW
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Little Cott Court Mill Lane Merriott Somerset TA16 5NL
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 4 Trees within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Merriottsford in Somerset
Merriottsford is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Merriottsford show an average sale price of £305,239, 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 Merriottsford a particularly low-crime area.
Merriottsford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Merriott. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merriottsford 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 Merriottsford
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Merriottsford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Merriottsford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Merriottsford were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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