Bare Ash, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bare Ash, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bare Ash 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.
About Bare Ash
Enmore is a picturesque village and civil parish located 2 miles west of Bridgwater, nestled within the scenic Quantock Hills of Somerset. The parish encompasses the quaint hamlet of Bare Ash, making it a notable area for planning applications interested in rural development and conservation within this charming landscape.
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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 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bare Ash.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bare Ash.
- 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 Bare Ash based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Bare Ash.
- - Little Lovedere, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing conversion of the dwelling known as Little Lovedere from a 3 bedroom bungalow to a 7 bedroom dormer bungalow without the benefit of planning permission more
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Little Lovedere, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the exisitng use for the purpose of this application is to prove within the balance of probabilities that the dwelling known as Little Lovedere, being a 7 bedroom Dorma B
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Little Lovedere, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AJ
Siting of holiday let caravan within existing orchard and the erection of an agricultural store/garage to the North of the site.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - Cutters Combe, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AH
Change of use of land from agricultural to allow for siting of 5no. touring caravan pitches, including new access and installation of a septic tank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-09-25
View full details - - Old Rectory Coach House, Stonehall Lane, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AN
Erection of two storey double garage (with adjoining workshop and storage room above) on site of existing (to be demolished) and change of use of land to residential.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-02-03
View full details - - Lexworthy Villas, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AJ
Erection of a single storey extension to the side (West) elevation, on site of existing garage (to be demolished).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-09-28
View full details - - Land at, Troakes Farm, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AJ
Formation of a new agricultural track.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-12-09
View full details - - 3 Lexworthy Villas, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AJ
Erection of a two storey extension to the side (West) elevation on site of existing garage (to be demolished). (E)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-11-17
View full details - - Land Off, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset
Erection of stable block
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-05-27
View full details - - Wind Whistle Cottage, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AJ
Erection of a detached two storey garage with first floor living accomodation on site of existing garage (to be demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-03-18
View full details - - Land Off, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset
Siting of two storage containers for agricultural use.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-01-16
View full details - - Poole House, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AN
Internal alterations to ground floor, first floor and roof void. Replacement of 2 No. windows on first floor. (Implemented)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-01-08
View full details - - Dovecote, Stonehall Lane, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AL
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed conversion of ground floor storage room to additional living accommodation for The Dovecote.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2019-12-16
View full details - - Tresco, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AJ
Raising roof of bungalow to form first floor, erection of two storey extensions to side (east) and front (south) elevations and erection of conservatory to rear (north) elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2018-12-20
View full details - - Stonehall Farm, Stonehall Lane, Enmore, Bridgwater, TA5 2AL
Change of use of holiday let to dwelling, works to first floor window on South elevation and erection of a fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-10-13
View full details - - Land at Hensfield's Farm, Chads Hill, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 2RY
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2015-05-21
View full details - - Land to the South and East of Henfields Farm, Chads Hill, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 2RY
Raising of ground levels to provide graded agricultural land following Cannington Bypass construction works
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2015-03-27
View full details - - Land at, Lovedere Farm, Goathurst, Bridgwater, TA5 2DD
Change of use from agricultural building to reception building for cattery business, erection of building to form cat pens and formation of parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2014-08-04
View full details - - Chantry Cottage, Goathurst, Bridgwater, TA5 2DD
Change of use and conversion of first floor of garage, from store to self contained annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2014-02-21
View full details - - Chantry Cottage, Goathurst, Bridgwater, TA5 2DD
Change of use and conversion of first floor of garage, from store to self contained annexe
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2014-01-20
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A brief summary of Bare Ash in Somerset
Enmore is a picturesque village and civil parish located 2 miles west of Bridgwater, nestled within the scenic Quantock Hills of Somerset. The parish encompasses the quaint hamlet of Bare Ash, making it a notable area for planning applications interested in rural development and conservation within this charming landscape.
Property prices in Bare Ash 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 Bare Ash a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bare Ash includes 2 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 Bare Ash
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bare Ash. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 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 Bare Ash.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bare Ash were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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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.