Oakhill, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakhill, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oakhill 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 Oakhill
Oakhill is a quaint village located in Somerset, England, within the Ashwick parish, approximately 2.5 miles north of Shepton Mallet. Spanning just 0.4 square miles, it primarily serves as a commuter hub and features essential amenities such as a Church of England primary school, a surgery, and the Oakhill Inn, a local pub. Historically known for its brewing activities, Oakhill's strategic position between the A37 and A367 makes it an attractive area for planning applications.
District: Ashwick
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £372,333 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 025C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakhill.
- 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 Oakhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Oakhill.
- - The View Zion Hill Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5AN
Ash (T1) - Fell. Horse Chestnut (T2) - Reduce back to previous points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Holmlea High Street Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5AS
T1- Birch- Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Oakhill Manor Zion Hill Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5AW
Proposed tree works detailed in tree survey.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Little Oakhill Brewery Lane Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5AT
Approval of details reserved by condition 7 (External Lighting) from planning permission 2024/0191/FUL (Erection of a dwelling to replace the extant dwelling permitted under planning permission 2019/1
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Longacres Pound Lane Oakhill Radstock Somerset BA3 5BD
Approval of details reserved by conditions 8 (Surface Water Drainage System), 9 (Drainage - Foul), 11 - (Sustainable construction), 13 - (Arboricultural -Tree Protection Plan) from planning permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Drake House Manor Place High Street Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5BY
Ash (T8) - Reduce overall crown by approx 2m. Beech (T9, T14 & T15) - Reduce overall crown by approx 2m. Elm (T10) - Remove storm damaged branch leaning on boundary fence & reduce overall crown by app
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Drake House Manor Place High Street Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5BY
Sycamore (T1, T2 & T3) - Reduce overall crown by approx 2m. Red Oak (T4, T5 & T6) - Reduce overall crown by approx 2m. Sycamore (T7) - Reduce overall crown by approx 2m. Spruce (T11) - Remove x4 lower
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - The Old Co-operative Bath Road Oakhill Radstock Somerset BA3 5AH
Application for prior approval to change the use of a building from an A1 Class (Shop) to 3no. C3 Class (dwellinghouses).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 11 The Old Maltings Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5BX
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) to consent 2024/0542/FUL (Erection of detached dwelling with associated access and parking)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Brewery Cottage Brewer Court Brewery Lane Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5AT
Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (materials) on planning permission 2024/1508/HSE (Erection of a rear single storey extension with decking above, first floor half-storey extension.).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Spencer House Manor Place High Street Oakhill Radstock Somerset BA3 5BY
T3 - Sycamore - Pollard. G2 - Hazel - Reduce height to 5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-09-15
View full details - - Brewery Cottage Brewer Court Brewery Lane Oakhill Radstock Somerset BA3 5AT
Erection of a rear single storey extension with decking above, first floor half-storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - The Rectory Fosse Road Oakhill Radstock Somerset BA3 5HU
Copper Beech (T1) - Reduce crown by 1.5m to 2m. Thin out crown by 15%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Oakhill Manor Zion Hill Oakhill Radstock Somerset BA3 5AW
T1 - Lawson Cyprus - Fell. G3 - Conifer - Remove Ivy. T4 - Cotoneaster - Remove deadwood over car park. T5 - Beech - Install cable brace above weak fork. T6 - Oak - Fell. T7 - Oak - Canopy reduction u
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - The Court Yard Zion Hill Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5AW
Amendments to existing roof and the addition of dormer extension above gym and addition of dormer extension above kitchen to existing mezzanine floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Oakhill Lodge Bath Road Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5AQ
Creation of a 6m x 10.5m decking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details - - Sun Cottage, Pound Lane, Oakhill, Radstock, BA3 5BG
Demolition of an existing single storey 'lean-to' extension and construction of a 2 storey side (west) extension to the existing property (Amended plans 2nd April 2013)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2013-02-03
View full details - - Sun Cottage, Laundry Lane, Ashwick
Demolition of existing lean-to extension to West of property and erection of two storey side extension (DEL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2005-01-12
View full details - - Sun Cottage, Laundry Lane, Ashwick
Erection of two storey rear extension (CAT A)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2003-02-04
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A brief summary of Oakhill in Somerset
Oakhill is a quaint village located in Somerset, England, within the Ashwick parish, approximately 2.5 miles north of Shepton Mallet. Spanning just 0.4 square miles, it primarily serves as a commuter hub and features essential amenities such as a Church of England primary school, a surgery, and the Oakhill Inn, a local pub. Historically known for its brewing activities, Oakhill's strategic position between the A37 and A367 makes it an attractive area for planning applications. It sits within the Ashwick district.
Property prices in Oakhill show an average sale price of £372,333, 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 Oakhill a particularly low-crime area.
Oakhill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Oakhill. 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 Oakhill 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, Oakhill 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 Oakhill
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Oakhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oakhill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oakhill were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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