Shipham, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shipham, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shipham 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 Shipham
Shipham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, positioned on the western edge of the scenic Mendip Hills and approximately 15 miles south of Bristol along the A38. The parish encompasses the village of Rowberrow and the hamlet of Star, with a population of 1,087 recorded in the 2011 census. This picturesque setting may present various planning opportunities for development and community enhancement.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: North Somerset 024A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shipham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shipham.
- 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 Shipham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
341 planning applications found near Shipham.
- - Fair Winds, North Down Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1SL
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 44/25/00008 (Erection of first floor dormer extension to the South elevation, installation of 1No. window to the West elevation and 1No. r
Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 5 Fair Hill, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1TH
Conversion of 1No. dwelling into 2 No. self contained dwellings with creation of entrance for the second dwelling and parking arrangements.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 6 Comrade Avenue, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1TP
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - LOWER FURLONG, North Down Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1SL
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 44/23/00018 (Erection of extension to the North elevation and East elevation.) to allow for amendment of roof tiles from double roman conc
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - The Nook, North Down Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1SN
Outline application with some matters reserved, for the erection of 5No. dwellings following demolition of existing bungalow, requesting consideration of access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - The Miners Arms, The Square, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1TW
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 44/24/00016 (Erection of 2 No. dwellings and conversion of building into 1 No. dwelling, with partial demolition, and associated works) to
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Bay Tree House, Turnpike Road, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1TX
Replacement roof and fenestration of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - Bay Tree House, Turnpike Road, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1TX
Replacement roof and fenestration of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, adjacent to,20 Beech Road, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus comprising of 1no. 9m medium wooden pole. Ref: OGEAA0565014
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 11 Comrade Avenue, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1TP
Erection of double storey side (East) extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Fair Winds, North Down Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1SL
Erection of first floor dormer extension to the South elevation, installation of 1No. window to the West elevation and 1No. rooflight to the South elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Chestnut Farm, Hollow Road, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1TG
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear (North) elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - Mendip House, North Down Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1SL
Construction of new dormer on rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - Brackenside, Cuck Hill, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1RD
Change of use of land to domestic garden, and erection of a first floor extension with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - Sycamore Farm, Turnpike Road, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1TX
Erection of 1 No. detached dwelling with single garage and parking space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-03-12
View full details - - Kelandi, Allens Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1TD
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - The Miners Arms, The Square, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1TW
Erection of 2 No. dwellings and conversion of building into 1 No. dwelling, with partial demolition, and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - 9 Beech Road, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1SA
Erection of porch, dormer and installation of velux windows to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-11-27
View full details - - Wray Fell, Barn Pool, Shipham, Winscombe, BS25 1SS
Erection of single storey extensions to both sides, including an extension to the balcony and construction of 2 No. dormers to the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-10-24
View full details - - 27 Glovers Field, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1ST
Loft conversion and the erection of a dormer to the North and South elevation and alteration to ground floor fenestrations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-10-01
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A brief summary of Shipham in Somerset
Shipham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, positioned on the western edge of the scenic Mendip Hills and approximately 15 miles south of Bristol along the A38. The parish encompasses the village of Rowberrow and the hamlet of Star, with a population of 1,087 recorded in the 2011 census. This picturesque setting may present various planning opportunities for development and community enhancement.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shipham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shipham includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cheddar Wood SSSI, The Perch SSSI, Dolebury Warren SSSI; 3 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, Shipham 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 Shipham
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Shipham. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shipham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shipham were full planning applications (18), amendments (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 1 application
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Winterhead planning applications
- Rowberrow planning applications
- Star planning applications
- Winscombe planning applications
- Sidcot planning applications
- Dinghurst planning applications
- Hale Coombe planning applications
- Upper Langford planning applications
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.