Nunney, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nunney, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Nunney
Nunney is a quaint village and civil parish in Somerset, situated just 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Frome. The parish also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Holwell, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 856 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nunney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nunney.
- 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 Nunney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Nunney.
- - 3 Church Street Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4LW
Single storey rear extension, replacement staircase, rear door & existing wall to garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 3 Church Street Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4LW
Single storey rear extension to replace existing outdoor wc
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 10 Horn Street Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4NP
Installation of air source heat pump, door and window repair and replacement, and removal of paint to front elevation (amended 09.04.2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 10 Horn Street Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4NP
Door and window repair and replacement, re-pointing of stone facade, removal of unconsented paint to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Waterstone House Horn Street Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4NP
T1 - Willow - Crown reduction by 2m. T2 & 3 - Alder - Crown reduction by 6m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Sunny Bank High Street Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4LZ
T1 - Monkey Puzzle - Fell as tree is dying
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Rockfield House Horn Street Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4NP
Yew (T1) - Fell Holly (T2) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 20 Horn Street Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4NP
Erection of conservatory to the rear of listed building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 20 Horn Street Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4NP
Erection of conservatory to the rear of listed building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Delamere House Frome Road Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4LG
T1 - Holly - reduce by 2m. T2 - Magnolia - reduce by 1m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Old Bakehouse Market Place Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4LY
Magnolia - Remove 3 lower limbs. Prune away from telephone wire and reduce remaining canopy by up to 1 meter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Bell House Horn Street Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4NP
T1 (Willow) - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Nunney County First School Old Road To High Street Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4NE
Demolition of existing single storey modular building and replace with a new single storey modular building with classroom and WC facilities.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Nunney in Somerset
Nunney is a quaint village and civil parish in Somerset, situated just 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Frome. The parish also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Holwell, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 856 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Nunney show an average sale price of £341,700, 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 Nunney a particularly low-crime area.
Nunney has one conservation area within its boundaries: Nunney. 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 Nunney includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holwell Quarries SSSI; 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, Nunney 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 Nunney
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Nunney. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Nunney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Nunney slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Nunney were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3). 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 large-scale (major) development, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Nunney Catch planning applications
- Holwell planning applications
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- Lower Whatley planning applications
- Chantry 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.