Search West Chinnock planning applications

12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of West Chinnock · updated daily · Somerset Council

Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 12 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Eastall Farm Lower Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PTAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition No. 4 (Landscaping) of Planning Application 26/01415/COUReceived 5 Nov 202626/02609/DOC1
Bridge House Lower Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PTAwaiting decisionNotification of intent to fell No.01 Ash trees included within Conservation AreaReceived 8 Oct 202626/02390/TCA
1 Church Close West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PZAwaiting decisionNotification of intent to fell No 1 Silver Birch Tree and carry out tree works to No 1 Snake-Bark Maple Tree within a conservation areaT1 = Snake-bark Maple, Remove. this tree is lifting the surrounding slabs and taking a lot of light from an already small garden. T2 =Silver birch, 12m in height, reduce by 3m and remove any deadwood. This work is to maintain the tree in a safe condition to protect from storm damage.Received 5 Oct 202626/02361/TCA
Half Moon House Lower Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PTApprovedNotification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1. Willow (Salix fagilis) Immedicate removal of all branches of overhang of neighbouiring property and reduce remainder of tree to base of trunk T2. Twisted Willow (Salix matsudana ). Removal of all branches which are overhanging the roof. Also, cutting back of dead branches, self and poor quality bushes impacting on the neighbouring property along the riverbank. All of the trees, with the exception of the Salix matsudana are on the very edge of the conservation area.Work to TreesReceived 24 Aug 2026Decided 6 Oct 202626/01990/TCA
Eastall Farm Lower Street West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7PTApprovedChange of use of 0.35 hectares of agricultural class to residential class to extend the residential curtilageChange of UseReceived 18 Jun 202626/01415/COU

Planning in West Chinnock

Approved: 100%; 14 of 14 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Chinnock in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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Around West Chinnock

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TA18 80 applications in the last 12 monthsTA14 30 applications in the last 12 monthsTA16 10 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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About West Chinnock

West Chinnock is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of West and Middle Chinnock in Somerset, England. Situated just 4 miles northeast of Crewkerne, it lies along the route connecting Crewkerne to the A303, predominantly south of a brook that feeds into the River Parrett. The parish, which includes the adjacent village of Middle Chinnock, has a population of 592, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area.

Property prices in West Chinnock show an average sale price of £274,790, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (February 2026). This makes West Chinnock a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around West Chinnock has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Chinnock 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Chinnock, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near West Chinnock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Chinnock?

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near West Chinnock. The approval rate is 100%.

How long do planning decisions take near West Chinnock?

The average planning decision time near West Chinnock is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near West Chinnock?

The planning approval rate near West Chinnock is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Chinnock?

The most common type of planning application near West Chinnock is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Chinnock?

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