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

The most common type of planning application near West Compton is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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West Compton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Compton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Compton 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 West Compton

West Compton is a hamlet within the civil parish of Pilton in Somerset, located along the A361 road in the Mendip district. Just 3 miles south-west of Shepton Mallet and 6 miles east of Glastonbury, the parish has a total population of 998 and encompasses several other hamlets, including East Compton, Westholme, Beardly Batch, and Cannards Grave, making it a quaint yet connected area for potential planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £331,810 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 010C

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 4

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Compton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Compton.

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 West Compton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near West Compton.

- Summerhill Summerhill Lane West Compton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4PD
Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Change of use of an agricultural building to Use Class B8 (Storage or Distribution).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of West Compton in Somerset

Property prices in West Compton show an average sale price of £331,810, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in West Compton is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.

West Compton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pilton, Croscombe. 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 West Compton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Friar's Oven SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in West Compton

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near West Compton.

The most common application types near West Compton were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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