When did Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW last change hands?

Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW last sold for £460,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW?

Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW has an active planning application for new build (ref. 2026/0347/FUL), filed in February 2026 by nicholas morley architects, currently awaiting a decision. Across the wider record there are 1 approved application on file. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW located?

Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW sits in Chantry, Frome, Frome. It falls within the BA11 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW?

Police records around Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW?

The closest primary school to Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW is Mells Church First School (1.5km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW?

The closest bus stop to Willow Barn, Mells Lane, BA11 3LW is Bell View, 442m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Willow Barn, Mells Lane, Chantry, Frome, BA11 3LW

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Overview

About Willow Barn

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Willow Barn is a property in Chantry, Frome, Frome (BA11 3LW).

6 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 4 refused, 1 pending. An application is currently awaiting a decision. Sold July 2022 for £460,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Willow Barn, Mells Lane, Chantry, Frome, BA11 3LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.

Feb 2026
New BuildFull
In report
Erection of C3 Residential Dwelling.
Agent
nicholas morley architects
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
2026/0347/FUL
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Jan 2026
New BuildFull
In report
Erection of residential dwellinghouse.
Agent
Nicholas Morley Architects Ltd
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
2025/2184/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2022)

£460,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 July 2022Most recent
£460,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA11 3LW: £485,000 (2025–2003).

Nearby sales in BA11 3LW

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

1 2 Garston Gate Cottages, Gay Street, Mells

BA11 3PT

£1.2m

1 2, Hollycroft, Mells

BA11 3PJ

5 bed2 bath

1 Alms Houses, Mells

BA11 3QQ

1 Baker Street

BA11 3BL

£358k

1 Belle Vue, Chantry

BA11 3LJ

3 bed1 bath

£320k

1 Berryer House, Welshmill Lane

BA11 3AP

2 bed

£308k

1 Black Lane, Chantry

BA11 3LQ

2 bed1 bath

1 Brittains

BA11 3NA

Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Bell View — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Mells Church First School. 3 schools nearby.

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