What types of planning applications are most common near Whatley (BA11)?

The most common type of planning application near Whatley (BA11) is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Whatley (BA11), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whatley (BA11), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Whatley (BA11) 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.

Population: 279 (2021)

District: Mendip

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £395,073 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whatley (BA11).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whatley (BA11).

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 Whatley (BA11) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Whatley (BA11).

- Westdown Quarry, Whatley, Frome, BA11 3LF
Discharge of conditions 6 (e) Dust Action Plan and 6 (k) Lighting Scheme in relation to application number SCC/3838/2021/ROMP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Somerset | Date: 2026-06-24
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- Westdown Quarry, Whatley, Frome, BA11 3LF
Discharge of conditions 6 (e) Dust Action Plan and 6 (k) Lighting Scheme in relation to application number SCC/3836/2021/IDO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Somerset | Date: 2026-06-24
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- Westdown Quarry, Whatley, Frome, BA11 3LF
Discharge of conditions 6 (e) Dust Action Plan and 6 (k) Lighting Scheme in relation to application number SCC/3795/2021
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Somerset | Date: 2026-06-24
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- Westdown Quarry Whatley Frome BA11 3LF
Schedule 5: Ecology of the S106 legal agreement for Westdown Quarry (SCC/3795/2021, SCC/3836/2021/IDO, SCC/3838/2021/ROMP):
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Somerset | Date: 2026-06-12
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- The Old Rectory Whatley Cottage Lane Whatley Frome Somerset BA11 3LA
Partial demolition of existing lean-to structures & erection of East & West side extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-02-25
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A brief summary of Whatley (BA11) in Somerset

Whatley (BA11) is a settlement located in Somerset, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 279 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.

Property prices in Whatley (BA11) show an average sale price of £395,073, 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 Whatley (BA11) a particularly low-crime area.

Whatley (BA11) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nunney, Mells. 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 Whatley (BA11) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Old Ironstone Works, Mells SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mells Valley. 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 Whatley (BA11)

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Whatley (BA11).

The most common application types near Whatley (BA11) were discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (1).

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