Andersfield, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Andersfield, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Andersfield
Goathurst is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, approximately 3 miles from Bridgwater. It encompasses the hamlets of Andersfield and Huntstile, and is situated along the scenic Samaritans Way South West, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications focused on residential development and tourism.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £263,504 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 014H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Andersfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Andersfield.
- 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 Andersfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Andersfield.
- - Mill Farm, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DW
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of an agricultural building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Andersfield in Somerset
Goathurst is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, approximately 3 miles from Bridgwater. It encompasses the hamlets of Andersfield and Huntstile, and is situated along the scenic Samaritans Way South West, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications focused on residential development and tourism.
Property prices in Andersfield show an average sale price of £263,504, 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 Andersfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Andersfield includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Quantock Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Andersfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Andersfield
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Andersfield. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 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 Andersfield.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Andersfield were listed building and heritage (2), other applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Enmore planning applications
- Goathurst planning applications
- Bare Ash planning applications
- Pightley planning applications
- Huntstile planning applications
- Gothelney Green planning applications
- Clavelshay planning applications
- Charlynch planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.