North Cheriton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Cheriton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About North Cheriton
North Cheriton is a quaint village and civil parish in Somerset, England, home to a population of 208 residents. Situated on the A357, it lies just south-west of Wincanton, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the region.
Population: 236 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £342,763 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Cheriton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Cheriton.
- 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 North Cheriton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near North Cheriton.
- - Existing Agricultural Building Land East Of Blackacre Hill North Cheriton Templecombe Somerset BA8 0AS
S73A application to vary condition 01(approved plans) to allow changes to fenestration, change to design, conversion of roofspace into additional living accommodation and 6No. new dormer windows, in r
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Cherrington House Lower Cheriton Lane North Cheriton Templecombe Somerset BA8 0AP
Erection of store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Existing Agricultural Building Land East Of Blackacre Hill North Cheriton Templecombe Somerset BA8 0AS
Discharge of Condition no 5 (External Lighting) of planning application 24/02945/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 Tomlins Higher North Cheriton Road North Cheriton Templecombe Somerset BA8 0AQ
Erection of single storey side and front extensions to dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-22
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A brief summary of North Cheriton in Somerset
North Cheriton is a quaint village and civil parish in Somerset, England, home to a population of 208 residents. Situated on the A357, it lies just south-west of Wincanton, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 236 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in North Cheriton show an average sale price of £342,763, 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 North Cheriton a particularly low-crime area.
North Cheriton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Cheriton, Holton, Horsington, South Cheriton. 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 North Cheriton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, North Cheriton 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 North Cheriton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near North Cheriton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near North Cheriton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near North Cheriton were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lattiford planning applications
- South Cheriton planning applications
- Holton planning applications
- Wilkinthroop planning applications
- Wilkin Throop planning applications
- Horsington planning applications
- Higher Holton planning applications
- Maperton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.