Bower Hinton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bower Hinton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Bower Hinton
Bower Hinton is a part of the large village and civil parish of Martock in Somerset, England, located on the edge of the Somerset Levels, approximately 7 miles north-west of Yeovil. The parish, which also includes Hurst to the south, has a population of 4,766 and boasts a rich history as a former market town. Planning applications in this area may be influenced by its proximity to the A303 and the surrounding rural landscape.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Bower Hinton.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £303,280 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bower Hinton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bower Hinton.
- 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 Bower Hinton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Bower Hinton.
- - Yandle And Son Ltd Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU
Discharge of conditions No.07 (Access Surface and Drainage) and No.08 (CEMP) of planning application 25/01307/S73
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 21 Bower Hinton Martock Somerset TA12 6JY
Erection of a single storey rear extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Middle Cottage 123 Middle Street Bower Hinton Martock YEOVIL Somerset TA12 6LL
Notification of intent to fell No. 1 tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Gogs Pool House 21 Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU
Erection of detached garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-09-14
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 Bower Hinton in Somerset
Bower Hinton is a part of the large village and civil parish of Martock in Somerset, England, located on the edge of the Somerset Levels, approximately 7 miles north-west of Yeovil. The parish, which also includes Hurst to the south, has a population of 4,766 and boasts a rich history as a former market town. Planning applications in this area may be influenced by its proximity to the A303 and the surrounding rural landscape.
Property prices in Bower Hinton show an average sale price of £303,280, 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 Bower Hinton a particularly low-crime area.
Bower Hinton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Coat, Martock and Bower Hinton. 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, Bower Hinton 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 Bower Hinton
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Bower Hinton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bower Hinton.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bower Hinton were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), amendments (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hurst planning applications
- Martock planning applications
- Coat planning applications
- Highway planning applications
- Drayton planning applications
- East Lambrook planning applications
- Stoke Sub Hamdon planning applications
- West Stoke 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.