Oldford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oldford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Oldford
Oldford, located in Somerset, has historical significance and is primarily known as a surname associated with notable individuals. Among them are Augustus Oldford, a Canadian social worker and politician, and Britne Oldford, a Canadian-American actress. This context may be relevant for those researching local planning applications, as understanding community heritage can influence development considerations in the area.
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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 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oldford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oldford.
- 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 Oldford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Oldford.
- - Land Centred Coordinates 378600 150050 Oldford Hill Oldford Frome Somerset
Application for technical details consent following grant of permission in principle 2024/0497/PIP for the erection of 3no. dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Pollyanna Windsbatch Lane Oldford Frome Somerset BA11 2NN
Variation of conditions 2 (Plans List) and 3 (Materials) of Planning Consent 2023/0122/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Land Adj. To PollyAnna Frome Road Oldford Frome Somerset
Approval of details reserved by conditions 16 (Construction Ecological Environmental Management Plan (Biodiversity), 17 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan), 21 (Arboricultural Method Statement
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Oldford Farm Lullington Lane Oldford Frome Somerset BA11 2NF
Application to vary condition 2 (Holiday Occupation of no more than one calendar month in any calendar year) of planning approval 102519/002 (Change of use - Dwelling to dwelling & Holiday accommodati
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-12-25
View full details - - Land At 378562 150060 Oldford Hill To Residential Park Oldford Frome Somerset
Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3) and for associated operational development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - Longhouse Farm Iron Mill Lane Oldford Frome Somerset BA11 2NR
Construction of a cylindrical slurry store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Oldford in Somerset
Oldford, located in Somerset, has historical significance and is primarily known as a surname associated with notable individuals. Among them are Augustus Oldford, a Canadian social worker and politician, and Britne Oldford, a Canadian-American actress. This context may be relevant for those researching local planning applications, as understanding community heritage can influence development considerations in the area.
Property prices in Oldford 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 Oldford a particularly low-crime area.
Oldford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lullington and Orchardleigh, Frome. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Oldford 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, Oldford 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 Oldford
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Oldford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oldford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Oldford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Oldford were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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