Alcombe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alcombe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Alcombe
Minehead, a charming coastal town in Somerset, is situated on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, approximately 21 miles northwest of Taunton and 12 miles from Devon's boundary. The town encompasses suburban areas such as Alcombe and Woodcombe, contributing to its population of 11,757 as recorded in the 2021 census. Its proximity to Exmoor National Park enhances its appeal for planning applications related to residential developments and tourism.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 001C
Crime Statistics
114 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 39
- shoplifting: 21
- anti-social-behaviour: 15
- public-order: 15
- other-theft: 6
- criminal-damage-arson: 5
- vehicle-crime: 5
- burglary: 4
- drugs: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alcombe.
- 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 Alcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Alcombe.
- - Foxes Fields, Selbourne Place, Minehead, TA24 5TY
T13 Sycamore. Reduce limb by 4-5m approx. over T18 (birch) and remove deadwood over 30mm or longer than 1 metre T14 Sycamore. Prune subordinate stem over conifer trees. Trees subject to Tree Preservat
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Foxes Fields, Selbourne Place, Minehead, TA24 5TY
Various works to five trees including crown reductions and deadwood removal. Felling of one sycamore. Detailed description on application form.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 3 Old Farm Close, Minehead, TA24 8AU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed conversion of garage into ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Foxes Fields, Selbourne Place, Minehead, TA24 5TY
Application to carry out management works to one beech tree, one lime tree and one sycamore included in West Somerset District Tree Preservation Order T/3/78 at Foxes Fields
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 24 Exmoor Way, Minehead, TA24 8AZ
Erection of rear single storey extensions, replacement of garage plus associated internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 25 Exmoor Way, Minehead, TA24 8AZ
Removal of existing glazed extension and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2022-11-30
View full details - - 10 Old Farm Close, Minehead, TA24 8AU
Erection of a single storey rear extension, porch extension and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2021-06-02
View full details - - Torwood, 1 Old Farm Close, Minehead, TA24 8AU
Erection of a single storey side extension to the north-west elevation, porch extension to the south-east elevation and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2021-02-09
View full details - - 8 Old Farm Close, Minehead, TA24 8AU
Erection of single storey rear extension and flat roof entrance porch with removal of chimney stack (retention of works partly undertaken)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2021-02-04
View full details - - 39 Regents Way, Minehead, TA24 5HS
Erection of a single storey rear extension and first floor extension over garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2019-08-27
View full details - - 22 Exmoor Way, Minehead, TA24 8AZ
Erection of a single storey side extension to the south west elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2017-12-14
View full details - - 3 Kensington Grove, Minehead, TA24 5HU
Erection of a single storey rear extension (resubmission of 3/21/16/118)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2017-05-29
View full details - - 3 Kensington Grove, Minehead, TA24 5HU
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2016-11-23
View full details - - 21 Old Farm Road, Minehead, TA24 8AS
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2016-11-08
View full details - - 43 Regents Way, Minehead, TA24 5HS
Removal of conservatory and store and erection of single storey rear extension and first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2016-07-22
View full details - - 35 Regents Way, Minehead, TA24 5HS
Proposed side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2015-02-06
View full details - - 11 Regents Way, Minehead, TA24 5HW
Extension to rear to enlarge kitchen and form utility room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2013-12-13
View full details - - 45 Regents Way, Minehead, TA24 5HS
Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey extension with integral garage (amended scheme to 3/21/12/080)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2013-07-25
View full details - - 13 Regents Way, Minehead, TA24 5HW
Retention of a single storey extension to the rear elevation of the existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2013-04-10
View full details - - 3 Old Farm Road, Minehead, TA24 8AS
Infilling existing areas and changing PVC roof to garden room to tiles and general alterations and improvements
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2012-08-31
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A brief summary of Alcombe in Somerset
Minehead, a charming coastal town in Somerset, is situated on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, approximately 21 miles northwest of Taunton and 12 miles from Devon's boundary. The town encompasses suburban areas such as Alcombe and Woodcombe, contributing to its population of 11,757 as recorded in the 2021 census. Its proximity to Exmoor National Park enhances its appeal for planning applications related to residential developments and tourism.
Property prices in Alcombe show an average sale price of £321,790, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Alcombe area recorded 114 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Alcombe has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Higher Town, Whitegate Road, Alcombe, Quay Street, Woodcombe, Wellington Square. 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 Alcombe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI, Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor Heaths; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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 Alcombe
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Alcombe. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Alcombe.
The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Alcombe were full planning applications (19), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 79% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.