Search Bickenhall planning applications
5 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Bickenhall · updated daily · Somerset Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Elms Farm, Forest Drove, BickenhallApprovedErection of a single storey extension to the front of Elms Farm, Forest Drove, BickenhallFull Planning PermissionReceived 22 Jun 2026Decided 10 Aug 202604/26/0003
- Park Farm, Grughay Lane, BickenhallAwaiting decisionDemolition of agricultural buildings and erection of 1 No. detached dwelling (to replace Class Q approval 04/25/0003CQ) at Park Farm, Grughay Lane, BickenhallFull Planning PermissionReceived 6 Mar 202604/26/0001
- Lower Park Farm, New Road, BickenhallApprovedChange of use of agricultural land to residential curtilage with erection of a 3 No. bay garage block with ancillary accommodation above at Lower Park Farm, New Road, BickenhallFull Planning PermissionReceived 11 Jul 2025Decided 16 Sep 202504/25/0007
- Barn C, Park Farm, Grughay Lane, BickenhallApprovedApplication for Prior Approval for proposed change of use from agricultural building into 1 No. dwelling house (Class C3) and associated building operations at Barn C, Park Farm, Grughay Lane, BickenhallClass Q NotificationReceived 16 May 2025Decided 11 Jul 202504/25/0003/CQ
- Elms Farm, Forest Drove, BickenhallApprovedApplication for Prior Approval for proposed change of use from agricultural building to 1 No. dwelling house (Class C3) and associated building operations at Elms Farm, Forest Drove, BickenhallClass Q NotificationReceived 11 Jul 2023Decided 29 Sep 202304/23/0003/CQ
Planning in Bickenhall
Only 4 decisions near Bickenhall in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bickenhall in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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About Bickenhall
Bickenhall is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles southeast of Taunton. The parish, which encompasses the hamlet of Batten's Green, is home to a small population of 122 residents, making it a close-knit community ideal for local planning applications and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 108 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bickenhall area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bickenhall a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bickenhall has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bickenhall 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bickenhall, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bickenhall.
The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1).