Barrington, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barrington, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Barrington 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 Barrington
Barrington is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 10 miles southeast of Taunton and west of Yeovil. With a population of 438, this small community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 427 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £339,459 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 019A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barrington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barrington.
- 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 Barrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Barrington.
- - Bramble Cottage Main Street Barrington Ilminster Somerset TA19 0JD
Notification of intent to fell No.02 Apple trees, No.02 Blackthorn trees, one third crown reduction to No.01 Sycamore tree, fell No.01 Beech tree and fell No.01 Plum tree within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Land At Clay Barns Puckington Road Puckington Ilminster TA19 9JA
Erection of an agricultural building to house new milking facilities and livestock handling yard
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Various Sites Barrington Ilminster Somerset
Temporary removal of 4 x 10 metre sections of hedgerow in order to allow access for the construction of the replacement water supply main pipeline (GR:338485/118635)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-01-21
View full details - - 9 West End View Barrington Ilminster Somerset TA19 0JQ
Erection of two storey extension (GR 338337/118524)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2006-09-07
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A brief summary of Barrington in Somerset
Barrington is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 10 miles southeast of Taunton and west of Yeovil. With a population of 438, this small community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 427 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Barrington show an average sale price of £339,459, 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 Barrington a particularly low-crime area.
Barrington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Puckington, Barrington. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barrington 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 Barrington
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Barrington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barrington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barrington were other applications (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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