Monkton Combe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monkton Combe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Monkton Combe
Monkton Combe is a picturesque village and civil parish located in north Somerset, England, just 3 miles south of Bath. It encompasses the hamlet of Tucking Mill and had a population of 554 as of 2013. Historically referred to as Combe and later as Monckton Combe, the area’s unique geography and rich heritage make it a notable location for planning applications.
Population: 600 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £488,970 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bath
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 012F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Monkton Combe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Monkton Combe.
- 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 Monkton Combe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Monkton Combe.
- 26/01667/TCA - Land At Combe Grange, Shaft Road, Monkton Combe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Cherry T1 - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-30 - - Land At Combe Grange, Shaft Road, Monkton Combe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Cherry T1 - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Combe Hill House , Brassknocker Hill, Monkton Combe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7HU
Discharge of conditions 2 (Joinery Details (Bespoke Trigger)) and 4 (Mortar Mix (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 24/00950/LBA (Repair and alteration to the former Coach House and Stables in the groun
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Monkton Combe in Somerset
Monkton Combe is a picturesque village and civil parish located in north Somerset, England, just 3 miles south of Bath. It encompasses the hamlet of Tucking Mill and had a population of 554 as of 2013. Historically referred to as Combe and later as Monckton Combe, the area’s unique geography and rich heritage make it a notable location for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 600 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
Property prices in Monkton Combe show an average sale price of £488,970, 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 Monkton Combe a particularly low-crime area.
Monkton Combe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Monkton Combe, Bath, Claverton. 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 Monkton Combe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI, Midford Valley Woods SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bath & Bradford on Avon Bats. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Monkton Combe 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 Monkton Combe
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Monkton Combe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Monkton Combe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Monkton Combe were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1). 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, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Claverton Down planning applications
- Combe Down planning applications
- Tucking Mill planning applications
- Widcombe planning applications
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- Freshford planning applications
- Pipehouse planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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