Snails Hill, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Snails Hill, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Snails Hill 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £250,650 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 021C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Snails Hill.
- 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 Snails Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
271 planning applications found near Snails Hill.
- - Eastall Farm Lower Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PT
Change of use of 0.35 hectares of agricultural class to residential class to extend the residential curtilage
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Land Opposite The Old Cottage Lower Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PT
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Group of Trees within a Conservation Area. G1 - Group of Cupressus Leylandii
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Orchard Rise East Lane West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7QB
S73 application to vary condition 3 (materials) to allow the external surface of the extension to be a buff render in relation to planning approval 25/02901/HOU for Demolish existing conservatory and
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 1 Thatched Cottages Higher Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7QA
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 4 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1 = Willow pollard, 6m in height, repollard back to the old pollard point. This is repeat management
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Orchard Rise East Lane West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7QB
Demolish existing conservatory and erect a single storey rear extension to the dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Springfield Lower Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PT
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 3 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1: Boxelder Maple. Raise skirt of tree by 1.5m, remove 2m growth and thin tree out. T2: Twisted Willo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 47 Higher Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7QA
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgyer Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Bramley Apple - Reduce the crown size by 60% for on going management of the tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Little Piece Duckpool Lane West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7QD
Addition of balcony to main bedroom at rear of property, replacing bedroom windows with patio doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Pondanella Lower Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PT
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Fraxinus Excelsior
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 4 Hill View Close West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7QH
Proposed Rear Flat Roofed First Floor Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - High Cross Higher Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7QA
Notification of intent to fell No.03 trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - Pine View Higher Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7QA
Proposed new detached garage and the relocation of the existing oil tank
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - Barton House Lower Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PT
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works as follows: Fell T2 - Red Cedar - due to the recent failure of a nearby Red Cedar in close proximity during storms, resulting in root plate lifti
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - Barton House Lower Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PT
Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery work to No. 1 tree and works to domestic hedge within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 47 Higher Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7QA
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-10-22
View full details - - Pine View Higher Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7QA
Notification of intent to remove Leylandii Hedge within a Conservation Area (Hedge to replace with Mixed Native or Yew Hedge).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - Stoneways Scotts Way West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PU
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: 2024-07-23
View full details - - Kings Gatchell Higher Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7QA
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single-storey rear extension together with loft conversion, internal alterations and open porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Rickhay Scotts Way West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PU
Non Material Amendment to approved application 23/01276/HOU for reduction in the glazing to the garden room, and to change the frame colour.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - Eastall Farm Lower Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PT
Side and rear extension, internal refurbishments raised internal floor level to lean-to with raised roof and windows, new window to landing at rear, associated landscaping works. The scheme responds t
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-05-14
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A brief summary of Snails Hill in Somerset
Snails Hill is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Snails Hill show an average sale price of £250,650, 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 Snails Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Snails Hill has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Middle Chinnock, West Chinnock, Chiselborough. 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 Snails Hill includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Snails Hill 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 Snails Hill
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Snails Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Snails Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Snails Hill were tree works (11), full planning applications (7), 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.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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