Abbas Combe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Abbas Combe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Abbas Combe
Templecombe is a village located in the picturesque Blackmore Vale of Somerset, England. Positioned along the A357 road, it lies five miles south of Wincanton, 12 miles east of Yeovil, and 30 miles west of Salisbury, making it a strategically placed community for planning applications in the region. With its rural charm and accessible location, Templecombe offers a unique setting for prospective developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £319,971 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 005A
Crime Statistics
10 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- public-order: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Abbas Combe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abbas Combe.
- 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 Abbas Combe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Abbas Combe.
- - Land At Slades Hill Templecombe Somerset BA8 0HE
S73A Application to vary Condition 01 (approved plans) for minor amendments relating to planning permission 21/00046/REM; Reserved matters application of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, fol
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Station Yard Station Road Templecombe Somerset BA8 0JR
S73 Application to remove Condition 04 (parking) and to vary Condition 05 (management plan) relating to planning consent 25/00331/FUL; Change of use of land from Class E to B8 for the siting of 42 shi
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 13 The Hamlet Templecombe Somerset BA8 0HJ
Application to carry out tree surgery works to No.01 tree within the South Somerset District Council (ABTE 1) 2019 Tree Preservation Order
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-12-29
View full details - - Field View Church Hill Templecombe Somerset BA8 0HG
The erection of garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 2 Manor Close Templecombe Somerset BA8 0LA
Erection of an additional garage attached to dwelling, formation of an additional driveway and access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Abbas Combe in Somerset
Templecombe is a village located in the picturesque Blackmore Vale of Somerset, England. Positioned along the A357 road, it lies five miles south of Wincanton, 12 miles east of Yeovil, and 30 miles west of Salisbury, making it a strategically placed community for planning applications in the region. With its rural charm and accessible location, Templecombe offers a unique setting for prospective developments.
Property prices in Abbas Combe show an average sale price of £319,971, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 10 crimes reported in the Abbas Combe area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Abbas Combe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horsington. 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 Abbas Combe includes 4 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 Abbas Combe
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Abbas Combe. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Abbas Combe.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Abbas Combe were amendments (3), discharge of conditions (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.