Pitcombe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pitcombe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Pitcombe 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 Pitcombe
Pitcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located 1 mile southwest of Bruton and 5 miles from Wincanton in Somerset, England. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Cole, Godminster, and Hadspen, and had a population of 342 as of the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential planning opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £457,087 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pitcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pitcombe.
- 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 Pitcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
137 planning applications found near Pitcombe.
- - Rockville Sunny Hill Bruton Somerset BA10 0NY
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Sycamore tree. Half the tree completely dead no leaves and no bark on the top half of the tree. Tree is right on edge of stee
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Lisbury Farmhouse Cole Road Bruton Somerset BA10 0DD
Proposed radon mitigation works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Old School Church Lane Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0PE
Discharge of Conditions No. 5 (method statement) and No. 6 (tree protection measures) of Planning Application 25/00076/HOU
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Wayside Sunny Hill Bruton Somerset BA10 0NU
Enlargement of existing chalet bungalow by construction of an additional storey to create a first floor extension and additional room in the roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - Land Adjacent River Pitt Pitcombe Hill Mill Lane Pitcombe Bruton Somerset
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Alders Lancombe Lane Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0PG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed stationing of a mobile home within residential garden for ancillary use
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - Alders Lancombe Lane Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0PG
Change of use of land to garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-03-25
View full details - - Hillside Sunny Hill Bruton Somerset BA10 0PJ
The erection of single-story rear extension to dwelling and conversion of existing garage and outbuilding to an annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - Rosemount Cole Road Bruton Somerset BA10 0DD
Erection of single storey side/rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Sunny Hill Villas Sunny Hill Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0NR
Change of use of land to residential, joining of existing 2 dwellings to form a single dwelling; erection of rear extension; erection of detached 3 bay carport/garage with store above; modification of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - Barn At 2 Mill Lane Cottages Mill Lane Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0PE
Dicharge of Conditions No. 3 (Materials), No. 4 (Landscaping), No. 9 (Provision of Parking) and No. 11 (Surface Water) of Planning Application 19/00087/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - Sunny Hill Villas Sunny Hill Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0NR
Change of use of part of the ground floor of 2 sunny hill from residential to office use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-04-07
View full details - - Station House Sunny Hill Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0PJ
Erection of a single-storey extension to the side elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-01-09
View full details - - Pitcombe Farmhouse Pitcombe Hill Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0PF
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-01-03
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Strutters Hill Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0NU
Discharge of Condition No. 9 (Car Parking Plan) of Planning Application 20/03089/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-10-13
View full details - - Black Bee Cottage Mill Lane Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0PE
Demolition of part of the existing rear extension. Erection of a new green roofed single storey extension to provide living space for the cottage. Associated ground works and landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-09-07
View full details - - Hill House Sunny Hill To Bruton Road Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0NU
S73 application to remove condition 2 of approval 03/02056/FUL for Erection of a two storey dwellinghouse (Occupation of dwelling by person employed by Bruton School for Girls).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-08-08
View full details - - 9 Mill Lane Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0PQ
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-07-25
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Strutters Hill Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0NU
Discharge of Condition No. 8 (Surface Water ) of Planning Application 20/03089/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-06-20
View full details - - 10 Mill Lane Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0PQ
Enclosure (and slight extension circa 40cm) of existing porch to ancillary home office. Porch is located the other side of existing WC & storage, facing away from the road (Mill Lane)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-04-29
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A brief summary of Pitcombe in Somerset
Pitcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located 1 mile southwest of Bruton and 5 miles from Wincanton in Somerset, England. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Cole, Godminster, and Hadspen, and had a population of 342 as of the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential planning opportunities.
Property prices in Pitcombe show an average sale price of £457,087, 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 Pitcombe a particularly low-crime area.
Pitcombe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bruton, Pitcombe. 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 Pitcombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Godminster Lane Quarry and Railway Cutting SSSI. 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, Pitcombe 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 Pitcombe
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Pitcombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pitcombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pitcombe were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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