North Wootton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Wootton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in North Wootton 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 North Wootton
North Wootton is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the banks of the River Redlake in Somerset, England. Situated just 2.5 miles southeast of Wells and 3.5 miles southwest of Shepton Mallet, this quaint locality offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 332 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £316,993 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Wootton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Wootton.
- 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 Wootton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near North Wootton.
- - Penmayne Pilton Road North Wootton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4ES
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey extension, new canopy to south elevation & alterations to existing outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - The Poplars High Street North Wootton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4AD
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Ducts, Pipes, Rainwater Goods) and 5 (Roof Repairs) on listed consent 2024/1938/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - The Poplars High Street North Wootton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4AD
Approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Materials) and 7 (Ducts, Pipes, Rainwater Goods etc) on listed consent 2025/2098/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Sidelands Northtown Lane North Wootton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4AF
Alterations to kitchen dining area, workshop & attic bedroom which include the insertion of rooflights and a flue.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Footbridge Chessell Lane North Wootton Shepton Mallet Somerset
Remove existing mortar & re-pointing of foot bridge over river.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Higher Farm Stocks Lane North Wootton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4HB
Demolition of existing conservatory. New two storey extension. New bio-digester package treament plant to replace septic tank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Eastwell House Tanyard Lane North Wootton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4AE
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of new single storey extension and modification of roof on single storey rear projection
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - North Wootton Farm High Street North Wootton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4AA
Repointing and minor repairs to flaking stone on the west gable wall using lime mortar to match existing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - The Bark Mill Tanyard Lane North Wootton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4AE
Construction of a riding arena for private personal use. Currently a paddock for grazing and exercise of horses.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-11-22
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A brief summary of North Wootton in Somerset
North Wootton is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the banks of the River Redlake in Somerset, England. Situated just 2.5 miles southeast of Wells and 3.5 miles southwest of Shepton Mallet, this quaint locality offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 332 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in North Wootton show an average sale price of £316,993, 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 Wootton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around North Wootton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Twinhills Woods and Meadows SSSI; 4 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 North Wootton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near North Wootton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near North Wootton.
The average decision time of 38 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 Wootton were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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