Midsomer Norton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Midsomer Norton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · Town
Planning applications in Midsomer Norton 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 Midsomer Norton
Midsomer Norton is a vibrant town situated in Bath and North East Somerset, approximately 10 miles from Bath, Wells, Frome, and Trowbridge, and 16 miles from Bristol. With a population of around 13,000, it operates as an independent town council, having previously formed part of the Norton Radstock civil parish alongside Radstock and Westfield. Its strategic location near the Mendip Hills makes it an important area for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and development potential.
Population: 12,197 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £372,333 (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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Midsomer Norton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Midsomer Norton.
- 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 Midsomer Norton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Midsomer Norton.
- - Verge Between Priory Close And Church Lane, Priory Close, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset,
Leylandii - reduce height by approximately 30%, sides to be brought in by approximately 5/6ft keeping natural screen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/02542/TCA - Verge Between Priory Close And Church Lane, Priory Close, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset
Leylandii - reduce height by approximately 30%, sides to be brought in by approximately 5/6ft keeping natural screen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/02475/TCA - Verge Between Priory Close And Church Lane, Priory Close, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset
Black Pine - dismantle to 12/15 feet monolith.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Verge Between Priory Close And Church Lane, Priory Close, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset,
Black Pine - dismantle to 12/15 feet monolith.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/01931/FUL - 109A High Street, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2DA
Change of use of first floor and roof space from ancillary showroom storage to a self-contained residential unit (Class C3), including rear dormer extension and associated internal alterations, with r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 109A High Street, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2DA
Change of use of first floor and roof space from ancillary showroom storage to a self-contained residential unit (Class C3), including rear dormer extension and associated internal alterations, with r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 43 Beaufort Avenue, Welton, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2TG
Dismantle existing conservatory and erection of a single storey extension (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 27 High Street, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2DW
Internal works include changes to internal partitions. Relocate the kitchen to the front living space. Reinstate the fireplaces. Install internal window shutters. Bathroom floor upgrade over suspended
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Street Record, High Street South Side, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset,
Removal of 1 no. payphone at HIGH STREET MIDSOMER NORTON RADSTOCK
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 1 Fern Close, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2EA
Goat Willow T1 - cut back limbs overhanging vet car park by 3-4m and crown lift to 4m. Unknown tree G1 - crown lift over pavement by 3-4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 52 Spencer Drive, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2DN
Erection of first floor extension over garage to create bedroom and en-suite.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 5 Spencer Drive, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2DN
Erection of Single Storey Rear Extension & Garage Conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 32 High Street, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2DW
Display of internally illuminated totem signage, non-illuminated directional signage, internally illuminated fascia signage, internally illuminated projection sign and Window Graphics.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 37 Priory Close, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2HZ
External works for new timber fence to side and rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Sweet Pea Floral Design, 109 High Street, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2DA
Change of use from E(a) (Display or retail sale of goods) to E(b) (Sale of food and drink for consumption mostly on the premises)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc, 2 Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2HB
Removal of ATM from existing sash window and reinstatement of window due to damage, replacement of existing front door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Play Area, Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of conditions 2 (Biodiversity Gain and Habitat Management Plans) of application 24/00115/FUL (Construction of 18 hole Adventure Golf course, together with associated soft landscaping, tree p
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Land Between 1A And 3, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset,
Erection of 1no. dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Land At Rear Of The Bungalow, Thicket Mead, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset,
Modification of S106 attached to planning application WN/10553/D (planning obligation 6.4 in relation to the retention of the play area).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-09-07
View full details - - Car Park Between 2 And 4, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of conditions 2 (Contamination - investigation and risk assessment (Pre-commencement)), 3 (Contamination - Remediation Scheme (pre-commencement)), 8 Bicycle Storage (Pre-occupation), 13 (Lan
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Midsomer Norton in Somerset
Midsomer Norton is a vibrant town situated in Bath and North East Somerset, approximately 10 miles from Bath, Wells, Frome, and Trowbridge, and 16 miles from Bristol. With a population of around 13,000, it operates as an independent town council, having previously formed part of the Norton Radstock civil parish alongside Radstock and Westfield. Its strategic location near the Mendip Hills makes it an important area for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and development potential. The Town has a population of approximately 12,197 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
Property prices in Midsomer Norton show an average sale price of £372,333, 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 Midsomer Norton a particularly low-crime area.
Midsomer Norton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Midsomer Norton and Welton. 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 Midsomer Norton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bowlditch Quarry SSSI. 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 Midsomer Norton
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Midsomer Norton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Midsomer Norton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Midsomer Norton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Midsomer Norton were full planning applications (16), outline applications (9), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Welton planning applications
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