Old Ditch, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Ditch, Somerset.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,669 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Ditch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Ditch.
- 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 Old Ditch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Old Ditch.
- - Hillview Lynch Lane Westbury Sub Mendip Wells Somerset BA5 1HW
T6 - Holly - Sectionally dismantle & remove stump
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Ash Tree Farm Old Ditch Westbury Sub Mendip Wells Somerset BA5 1HN
Approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Sample Panel - Walling), 9 (External Lighting) on planning consent 2021/1513/VRC (Application to vary condition 2 (Drawings) on planning permission 2019/0
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Knyftons Farm Old Ditch Westbury Sub Mendip Wells Somerset BA5 1HN
T1 - Fig - Fell. T2 - Holly - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Ash Tree Farm Old Ditch Westbury Sub Mendip Wells Somerset BA5 1HN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Sample Panel Walling) on planning consent 2021/2190/LBC (Erection of 1no. rear 2 storey annexe, including remodelling of existing retaining
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Old Ditch in Somerset
Old Ditch is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Old Ditch show an average sale price of £389,669, 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 Old Ditch a particularly low-crime area.
Old Ditch has one conservation area within its boundaries: Westbury sub Mendip. 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 Old Ditch includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rodney Stoke SSSI, Brimble Pit and Cross Swallet Basins SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mendip Woodlands. 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, Old Ditch 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 Old Ditch
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Old Ditch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Old Ditch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Old Ditch slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Old Ditch were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Westbury-sub-Mendip planning applications
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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.