Blue Anchor, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blue Anchor, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Blue Anchor
Blue Anchor is a charming seaside village located within the parish of Old Cleeve, near Carhampton in Somerset. Named after a 17th-century inn, it overlooks Blue Anchor Bay, formerly known as Cleeve Bay. The area, renowned for its scenic beauty, was famously captured in a watercolour by J. M. W. Turner in 1818, adding a historical artistic significance to the location that may influence local planning considerations.
District: Carhampton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £351,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blue Anchor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blue Anchor.
- 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 Blue Anchor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Blue Anchor.
- - Blue Anchor Bay Caravan Park, Blue Anchor Road, Carhampton, TA24 6JT
Crown reduction of 5 No. oak trees up to 2.5 metres. Work required to ensure long term retention as all trees subject to fungal colonisation
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Home Farm, Blue Anchor Road, Carhampton, TA24 6JS
Demolition of storage and repair shed and erection of building for storage, repair and maintenance purposes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Driftwood Lodge, Blue Anchor Road, Carhampton, TA24 6LD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing Condition No. 02 (occupancy restriction) of application 3/05/87/026 be removed as this has not been complied with in excess of 10 year
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Blue Anchor in Somerset
Blue Anchor is a charming seaside village located within the parish of Old Cleeve, near Carhampton in Somerset. Named after a 17th-century inn, it overlooks Blue Anchor Bay, formerly known as Cleeve Bay. The area, renowned for its scenic beauty, was famously captured in a watercolour by J. M. W. Turner in 1818, adding a historical artistic significance to the location that may influence local planning considerations. It sits within the Carhampton district.
Property prices in Blue Anchor show an average sale price of £351,190, 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 Blue Anchor a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Blue Anchor includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast SSSI. 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, Blue Anchor 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 Blue Anchor
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Blue Anchor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blue Anchor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blue Anchor were tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Chapel Cleeve planning applications
- Withycombe planning applications
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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.