Battleton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Battleton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Battleton
Dulverton, a town and civil parish in west Somerset, England, is located near the Devon border and had a population of 1,408 as of the 2011 Census. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Battleton and Ashwick, situated roughly 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Dulverton. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and community, making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,509 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 005C
Crime Statistics
11 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- shoplifting: 2
- public-order: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Battleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Battleton.
- 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 Battleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Battleton.
- - Stable House 3 Jury Road Dulverton TA22 9DU
Proposed installation of Velux motorised triple glazed windows on North Elevation, 21no. solar panels on South, East & West Elevations together with Battery storage installed in garage and EV charge p
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Dulverton Town Hall, The Town Hall, 10 Fore Street, Dulverton, Ta22 9Ex
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: A3.2 - Exmoor Lawns, riverbank area - Coppicing of one large and one small goat willow. larger tree has a split in the base T19/churchyard - Remove snapped branc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 4 Millham Lane Dulverton TA22 9HQ
Proposed extension to existing detached private dwelling. Works include internal reconfigurations, external insulation to property, solar panel installation, amendments to landscaping, inclusion of an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Dulverton Fire Station Kemps Way Exmoor Gardens Dulverton TA22 9HL
Proposed replacement of drill tower
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - The Laundry 8 Chapel Street Dulverton TA22 9HF
Listed building consent for the proposed conversion of the Grade ll listed Former Dulverton laundry building into residential accommodation consisting of 6no. 2-bed apartments in the main mill buildin
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - The Laundry 8 Chapel Street Dulverton TA22 9HF
Proposed conversion of the Grade ll listed Former Dulverton laundry building into residential accommodation consisting of 6no. 2-bed apartments in the main mill building; 2no. 1-bed Cottages in the fo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Exmoor National Park Authority Exmoor House Kemps Way Dulverton TA22 9HL
Application Under Regulation 3 of The Town & Country Planning General Regulations 1992 for advertisement consent for the siting of a flag in association with the National Park Centre.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Barns Close Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EA
Discharge of condition 5 (Soft Landscaping Plan) of approved application 6/9/25/009.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Exmoor National Park Authority Exmoor House Kemps Way Dulverton TA22 9HL
Application Under Regulation 3 of The Town & Country Planning General Regulations 1992 for listed building consent for the proposed replacement of existing publicly accessible defibrillator.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Melton House 43 High Street Dulverton TA22 9DW
Discharge of conditions 7 (Bond & Mortar details) & 8 (Commencement of works dates) of approved application 6/9/19/120
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Woodcote, 2 Jury Road, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9DU
Works to trees in a conservation area: Felling of 6no. conifers to ground level due to root plate movement.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - EXMOOR SOCIETY, 34, HIGH STREET, DULVERTON, TA22 9DJ
Proposed removal of existing metal fire escape, door and frame, replacement of first floor door with window and alterations to ground floor window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Rock House, 1 Jury Road, Dulverton, TA22 9DU
Discharge of conditions 3 (colour of metal balcony & external stairwells), 5 (endoscope inspection) and 6 (bat & bird boxes) of approved application 6/9/22/123.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Woodton Lodge, 37 High Street, Dulverton, TA22 9ES
Prior notification for the change of use of existing commercial office (use class E) to mixed use commercial (use class E) and residential (1no. flat).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - BRIDGE VIEW, DULVERTON, TA22 9HP
Proposed construction of single storey side extension to existing garage and workshop.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - HONEYMEAD, HIGH STREET, DULVERTON, TA22 9HB
Lawful development certificate for the proposed replacement of windows, installation of 3no. rooflights and wood burner flue. Part retrospective.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Battleton in Somerset
Dulverton, a town and civil parish in west Somerset, England, is located near the Devon border and had a population of 1,408 as of the 2011 Census. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Battleton and Ashwick, situated roughly 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Dulverton. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and community, making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Battleton show an average sale price of £357,509, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 11 crimes reported in the Battleton area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Battleton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dulverton. 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 Battleton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barle Valley SSSI, River Barle SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor & Quantock Oakwoods; 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 Battleton
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Battleton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Battleton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Battleton were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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