Wells, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wells, Somerset.
Somerset · England · City
Planning applications in Wells 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 Wells
Wells, a historic cathedral city in Somerset, is situated on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, approximately 21 miles from Weston-super-Mare and 22 miles from Bath. With a population of 11,145 as of the 2021 census and a compact built-up area of just 3.244 km², it is often referred to as England's smallest city. Renowned for the iconic Wells Cathedral, the city offers unique planning opportunities within a distinctive urban landscape, separate from any larger metropolitan area.
Population: 11,145 (2021)
District: Mendip
Website: https://www.wells.gov.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £379,956 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wells.
- 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 Wells based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
439 planning applications found near Wells.
- - Church Of St Cuthbert St Cuthbert Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AW
G1 - Common Lime - Repollard back to previous pollard points and remove epicormic growth.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 1 - 2 Somerset Cottages South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SN
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Ducts, Pipes, Rainwater Goods etc) on consent 2021/0933/FUL. List of documents being submitted for approval: ??? F1821/Cover letter dated 22nd June 2026 ??
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 1 - 2 Somerset Cottages South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SN
Installation of sprinkler system & additional fire safety mitigation to comply with Building Regulations Part B (Fire Safety) following the approval to convert the house to original state to create tw
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 1 - 2 Somerset Cottages South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SN
Approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (Ducts, Pipes, Rainwater Goods), 8 (Installation of services ) and 9 (Interior Treatments/Finishes) on listed building consent 2021/0934/LBC (Conversion of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 69 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AG
Reinstatement of covered veranda and minor external alterations to courtyard.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 69 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AG
Reinstatement of covered veranda and minor external alterations to courtyard.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 18 Priory Road Wells Somerset BA5 1SY
Removal of condition 1 (Temporary Permission) and variation of condition 3 (Hours of Use), condition 4 (Consumption of Food/Drink-Front of the premises) and condition 5 (Consumption of Food/Drink-Side
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 19 Balch Road Wells Somerset BA5 2BY
Proposed porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Morrisons Car Park Wm Morrisons Supermarkets East Somerset Way Wells Somerset BA5 1SQ
Creation of EV charging zone, erection of jet wash bays, sub-station enclosure, LV panel, meter cabinet, plant room and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Cheddar Valley Inn 22 Tucker Street Wells Somerset BA5 2DZ
Conversion of public house (Sui Generis) to two residential dwellings (Use Class C3), with associated hard and soft landscaping and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Cheddar Valley Inn 22 Tucker Street Wells Somerset BA5 2DZ
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) and 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) condition on consent 2025/0852/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 16 Portway Wells Somerset BA5 2BH
Erection of a glazed conservatory on the rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41 Huddleston Court South Street Wells BA5 1SL
Replace the existing sliding sash timber windows with new UPVC sash windows for better thermal efficiency and building regulations compliance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Kingsley House 13 Chamberlain Street Wells Somerset BA5 2PE
Application to vary condition 2 (Plans list) of planning approval 2025/0422/HSE (Erection of extension to dwelling, alteration to openings & addition of dormers) to change from an arch gable window to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 10 Chamberlain Street Wells Somerset BA5 2PF
Yew (1) - Remove 1.5m from sides & re-shape. Bay hedge (2) - Remove 1m from height & 300mm on garden side & cut back to boundary neighbour side. Bay (3) - Remove 1m from sides & 2m from top. Pear x 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 9 Southover Wells Somerset BA5 1UG
Disconnection of back boiler and fitting of new combi boiler on ground floor, flue to be erected on front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 1 Market Place Wells Somerset BA5 2RN
New signage applied to existing shopfront and new kitchen extract.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 1 Market Place Wells Somerset BA5 2RN
New signage applied to existing shopfront and new kitchen extract.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 37 Bishopslea Close Wells Somerset BA5 1TG
Proposed rear single storey extension and removal of balcony and conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 1 - 2 Somerset Cottages South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SN
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Ducts, Pipes, Rainwater Goods etc.) from planning permission 2021/0933/FUL (Conversion of house to original state to create two dwellings. Works to include
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-11
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A brief summary of Wells in Somerset
Wells, a historic cathedral city in Somerset, is situated on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, approximately 21 miles from Weston-super-Mare and 22 miles from Bath. With a population of 11,145 as of the 2021 census and a compact built-up area of just 3.244 km², it is often referred to as England's smallest city. Renowned for the iconic Wells Cathedral, the city offers unique planning opportunities within a distinctive urban landscape, separate from any larger metropolitan area. The City has a population of approximately 11,145 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Wells show an average sale price of £379,956, 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 Wells a particularly low-crime area.
Wells has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wells. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Wells includes 6 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, Wells planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.wells.gov.uk. 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 Wells
In the last 24 months, 261 planning applications were submitted near Wells. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wells maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Wells slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wells were full planning applications (84), discharge of conditions (54), tree works (52). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 250 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 105 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 137 applications
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