Shawford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shawford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shawford 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 Shawford
Shawford, located in the civil parish of Compton and Shawford within the City of Winchester district, is a charming village situated just southwest of Winchester, Hampshire. This picturesque area, alongside its neighboring village Compton, offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to the city, making it a notable location for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £395,073 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shawford.
- 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 Shawford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Shawford.
- - Merfield House Straight Lane Rode Frome Somerset BA11 6PG
Internal and external alterations to Merfield House and the associated coach house
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Merfield House Straight Lane Rode Frome Somerset BA11 6PG
Internal and external alterations to Merfield House and the associated coach house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-27
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A brief summary of Shawford in Somerset
Shawford, located in the civil parish of Compton and Shawford within the City of Winchester district, is a charming village situated just southwest of Winchester, Hampshire. This picturesque area, alongside its neighboring village Compton, offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to the city, making it a notable location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Shawford show an average sale price of £395,073, 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 Shawford a particularly low-crime area.
Shawford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rode, Lullington and Orchardleigh, Beckington. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shawford 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 Shawford
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Shawford. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Shawford.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shawford were tree works (5), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (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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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.