Norton St Philip, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Norton St Philip, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Norton St Philip 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 Norton St Philip
Norton St Philip is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5.5 miles south of Bath and 5 miles north of Frome. Nestled on the eastern slopes of the Mendip Hills, it is conveniently positioned along the A366, which connects Trowbridge to Radstock, and the B3110, linking Bath to Frome. This strategic location makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,004 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
- LSOA: Wiltshire 023C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Norton St Philip.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Norton St Philip.
- 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 Norton St Philip based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Norton St Philip.
- - Manor Farm The Barton Norton St Philip Frome Somerset BA2 7NE
Laburnum (T1) - Prune canopy to give clear space (approx' 1.5m) to building. (M366)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Manor Farm The Barton Norton St Philip Frome Somerset BA2 7NE
Mass of shrubs (M1); (berberis, hazel, viburnum) - Remove. Shrub mass (M2); (eleaganus, elder, hazel) - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Bell Hill Cottage Bell Hill Norton St Philip Frome Somerset BA2 7LT
T1 (Cherry) - Reduce the height by approximately 1.5m, prune in the remaining canopy by 1.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - The Cottage Church Street Norton St Philip Frome Somerset BA2 7LU
Approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Installation of services) on listed consent 2024/1796/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Church Of Our Lady Bell Hill Norton St Philip Frome Somerset BA2 7LT
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) relating to planning permission 2021/0248/FUL for (Erection of a single detached dwelling within a paddock, demolition of church and the erection of a terrace of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 1 Springfield Norton St Philip Frome Somerset BA2 7NR
Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2018/1851/HSE for the addition of two new windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Church Of Our Lady Bell Hill Norton St Philip Frome Somerset BA2 7LT
Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2021/0248/FUL for adjustments to the paddock house and adjustments to the terraced houses.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Bell Hill Garage Bell Hill Norton St Philip Frome Somerset BA2 7LT
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Phasing Plan), 10 (Site Levels Pre-Commencement), 13 (Surface Water Drainage Details), 14 (Approval of Highways Details), 22 (Acoustic Mit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Weavers Cottage North Street Norton St Philip Bath Somerset BA2 7LE
Internal alterations to staircase, new joinery & convert attic room to shower room. Installation of 2no. rooflights. (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Hurley House Wells Road Norton St Philip Frome Somerset BA2 7LX
Hazel (T1) - Fell. Fruit trees x 2 (G1) - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Church Of St Philip And St James Vicarage Lane Norton St Philip Bath Somerset BA2 7LY
T1 and T2 - Yew Trees - Reduce height to 5m. This is to T3 - Yew Tree Remove - 2 large lower branches shorten the overall length, end-weight reduction, by up to 1.5 metres, to be achieved by pruning t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 5 - 6 Chapel Row High Street Norton St Philip Bath Somerset BA2 7LF
Acer - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-11-03
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A brief summary of Norton St Philip in Somerset
Norton St Philip is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5.5 miles south of Bath and 5 miles north of Frome. Nestled on the eastern slopes of the Mendip Hills, it is conveniently positioned along the A366, which connects Trowbridge to Radstock, and the B3110, linking Bath to Frome. This strategic location makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,004 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Norton St Philip a particularly low-crime area.
Norton St Philip has one conservation area within its boundaries: Norton St Philip. 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 Norton St Philip 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Norton St Philip 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 Norton St Philip
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Norton St Philip. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 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 Norton St Philip.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Norton St Philip were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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