Sherborne, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sherborne, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sherborne 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 Sherborne
Litton is a quaint village and civil parish nestled between Chewton Mendip and West Harptree in the picturesque Chew Valley of the Mendip Hills, Somerset. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Sherborne and is located near the Litton Reservoirs, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £450,471 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: North Somerset 024D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sherborne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sherborne.
- 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 Sherborne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Sherborne.
- - Coley Cottage , Coley Road, Coley, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6AN
Discharge of condition 8 of application 21/02682/FUL. Internal alterations, repairs & replacement where necessary of external doors & windows, and the installation of a new rooflight.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Coley Cottage, Coley Road, Coley, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6AN
Discharge of condition 4 of application 21/02572/LBA (Internal alterations, repairs & replacement where necessary of external doors & windows, and the installation of a new rooflight).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-03-31
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A brief summary of Sherborne in Somerset
Litton is a quaint village and civil parish nestled between Chewton Mendip and West Harptree in the picturesque Chew Valley of the Mendip Hills, Somerset. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Sherborne and is located near the Litton Reservoirs, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
Property prices in Sherborne show an average sale price of £450,471, 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 Sherborne a particularly low-crime area.
Sherborne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hinton Blewett, Litton. 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 Sherborne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burledge Sidelands and Meadows SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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, Sherborne 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 Sherborne
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Sherborne.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Coley planning applications
- South Widcombe planning applications
- Litton planning applications
- Townsend planning applications
- Hinton Blewett planning applications
- East Harptree planning applications
- West Harptree planning applications
- Greendown planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.