Barwick, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barwick, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Barwick
Barwick is a village and parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 2 miles south of Yeovil and adjacent to the Dorset border. The parish encompasses the village of Stoford and has a population of 1,221, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,221
District: Barwick and Stoford
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Barwick.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 006C
Crime Statistics
9 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- public-order: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- vehicle-crime: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barwick.
- 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 Barwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Barwick.
- - Little Barwick House Rexes Hollow Barwick Yeovil Somerset BA22 9TD
Discharge of Conditions No. 4 (Window Details) and No. 5 (Wall Details) of planning application 22/01925/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 1 School Cottages Barwick Yeovil Somerset BA22 9TH
Demolish existing porch and erect a new porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Barwick in Somerset
Barwick is a village and parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 2 miles south of Yeovil and adjacent to the Dorset border. The parish encompasses the village of Stoford and has a population of 1,221, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,221. It sits within the Barwick and Stoford district.
There were 9 crimes reported in the Barwick area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Barwick has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stoford. 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 Barwick includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Barwick 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 Barwick
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Barwick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barwick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Barwick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Barwick were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Stoford planning applications
- Clifton Maybank planning applications
- Pen Mill planning applications
- New Town planning applications
- Closworth planning applications
- East Coker planning applications
- Bradford Abbas planning applications
- Yeovil 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.