Middle Chinnock, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middle Chinnock, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Middle Chinnock 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 Middle Chinnock
Middle Chinnock is a village located within the civil parish of West and Middle Chinnock in Somerset, England. Situated approximately 4 miles northeast of Crewkerne, it lies east of the road connecting Crewkerne to the A303, predominantly south of a brook that flows into the River Parrett. The parish, which includes West Chinnock, has a population of 592, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £250,650 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 017F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middle Chinnock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middle Chinnock.
- 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 Middle Chinnock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
88 planning applications found near Middle Chinnock.
- - Dairy House Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Demolition of an existing enclosed porch, erection of a new open porch, blocking up of the kitchen door and replacement of the rear kitchen window with Bi-fold doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 4 Manor Farm Cottages Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Erection of a single storey extension and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 4 Manor Farm Cottages Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Erection of a single storey extension and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - Chinnock House Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Single-storey extension to rear of house, re-build of existing bathroom block with new roof to include flue, paved surface to rear with low retaining walls, installation of glazed timber doors to exis
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Mechams Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
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: 2024-04-03
View full details - - Manor Farm Middle Chinnock Road Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Notification of intent to Fell No.1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - Chinnock House Middle Chinnock Road Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery works to No.04 trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-08-21
View full details - - Broadstone Farm Middle Chinnock Road Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Proposed slurry tank
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - Charmead Eastfield Lane Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PW
Proposed rear conservatory to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-02-14
View full details - - Land At 9400 Smiths Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PP
S73A Application to vary Condition Numbers 02 (Approved Plans), 03 (Ground Levels), 09 (Drainage), 10 (Access) & 12 (Visibility Splay) of Planning Consent 20/01660/S73, The submitted plans seek to ame
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-10-31
View full details - - Twindown Mead Middle Chinnock Road Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Conversion of a barn.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-07-01
View full details - - Twindown Mead Middle Chinnock Road Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Conversion of a barn
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-07-01
View full details - - Twindown Mead Middle Chinnock Road Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Installation of a new flue and woodburner fire in home office.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-06-27
View full details - - Twindown Mead Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Notification of intent to fell No. 1 tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-03-31
View full details - - Virgins Living Middle Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PN
Notification of intent to fell No.05 trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-02-21
View full details - - Twindown Mead Middle Chinnock Road Middle Chinnock Crewkerne TA18 7PN
Conversion of existing outbuilding into a home office (re-submission of 21/02207/HOU)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-11-11
View full details - - Twindown Mead Middle Chinnock Road Middle Chinnock Crewkerne TA18 7PN
Conversion of existing outbuilding into a home office (re-submission of 21/02208/LBC)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-11-11
View full details - - Land At 9400 Smiths Hill West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PP
Discharge of conditions No.04 (roof tiles), No.05 (stone walls), No.07(external openings) and No.08 (rainwater goods) of planning application 20/01660/S73.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-11-03
View full details - - Twindown Mead Middle Chinnock Road Middle Chinnock Crewkerne TA18 7PN
The conversion of an outbuilding into a home office.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-07-09
View full details - - Twindown Mead Middle Chinnock Road Middle Chinnock Crewkerne TA18 7PN
The conversion of an outbuilding into a home office.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-07-09
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A brief summary of Middle Chinnock in Somerset
Middle Chinnock is a village located within the civil parish of West and Middle Chinnock in Somerset, England. Situated approximately 4 miles northeast of Crewkerne, it lies east of the road connecting Crewkerne to the A303, predominantly south of a brook that flows into the River Parrett. The parish, which includes West Chinnock, has a population of 592, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
Property prices in Middle Chinnock show an average sale price of £250,650, 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 Middle Chinnock a particularly low-crime area.
Middle Chinnock has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Middle Chinnock, West Chinnock, Chiselborough. 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 Middle Chinnock includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Middle Chinnock
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Middle Chinnock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Middle Chinnock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Middle Chinnock were tree works (11), full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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