Brushford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brushford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Brushford are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Brushford
Brushford is a picturesque village and civil parish located 2 miles south of Dulverton and 12 miles north of Tiverton, within Somerset, England. With a population of 519 recorded in the 2011 Census, it spans an area of 1,149 hectares, including a small portion of 3 hectares within the Exmoor National Park. This charming community offers a unique blend of rural character and proximity to protected natural landscapes, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
Population: 538 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £358,325 (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
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brushford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brushford.
- 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 Brushford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
89 planning applications found near Brushford.
- - Carnarvon Cottage, Brushford New Road, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AQ
Erection of first floor extension over existing flat roof and enlargement of existing dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2024-06-25
View full details - - Merryfield, Brushford New Road, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AG
Erection of two-storey extensions on the north and south elevations, erection of porch on the west elevation, erection of two dormer windows, a balcony and twin wall steel flue on the east elevation p
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - 2 Meadow View, Ellersdown Lane, Brushford, TA22 9BW
Application to fell one Beech tree and to carry out management works to two Oak trees included in West Somerset District Tree Preservation Order T/3/134
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2021-10-27
View full details - - The Station Masters House, Carnarvon Arms Drive, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AF
Erection of double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2021-08-16
View full details - - Burston View, 12 Market Close, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AG
Erection of replacement single storey extensions to the east and west elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2021-04-01
View full details - - The Station Masters House, Carnarvon Arms Drive, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AF
Installation of external spiral staircase (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2020-09-04
View full details - - Ellesboro, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AW
Erection of two-storey extension on the south elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2020-05-26
View full details - - Land adjacent to 2 Orchard Cottages, Ellersdown Lane, Brushford, TA22 9AR
Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 3/04/17/010
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2020-03-03
View full details - - Land adjacent to Panarama, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AF
Erection of 1 No. dwelling with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2020-01-07
View full details - - Land adjacent to Panarama House, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AF
Erection of 1 No. dwelling with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2020-01-07
View full details - - 18 Nicholas Close, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AN
Demolition of porch and erection of single storey extension to south east corner of the property and two storey extension to the north elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2019-10-07
View full details - - The Claw, Ellersdown Lane, Brushford TA22 9AR
Conversion of stable block into 1 No. dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2019-02-07
View full details - - 8 Silverdale Close, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9BJ
Demolition of part ground floor extensions and erection of first floor extension and two-storey extension to the side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2018-09-07
View full details - - Paddock House, Ellersdown Lane, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9BH
Erection of car port and store to side elevation and single storey extension to rear elevation plus formation of patio to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2018-08-29
View full details - - Three Acres Country House, Ellersdown Lane, Brushford, TA22 9AR
Change of use from Guest House (C1) to residential (C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2018-07-27
View full details - - Brushford Parish Hall, Brushford New Road, Brushford, TA22 9AH
Resurfacing of car park with associated barriers to restrict access to oversized vehicles plus drainage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2018-05-03
View full details - - 3 The Clocktower, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AF
Erection of single storey extension to the south elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2018-04-09
View full details - - 25 Nicholas Close, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AN
Conversion of garage to living accommodation with erection of first floor extension above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2017-11-28
View full details - - Land adjacent to 2 Orchard Cottage, Ellersdown Lane, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AR
Erection of 2 No. dwellings with associated works (amended plans rec 26/10/17).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2017-07-20
View full details - - The Warren, 16 Nicholas Close, Brushford, Dulverton, TA22 9AN
Demolition of garage and side extension with erection of 1 No. dwelling with associated works and formation of access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2017-05-10
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A brief summary of Brushford in Somerset
Brushford is a picturesque village and civil parish located 2 miles south of Dulverton and 12 miles north of Tiverton, within Somerset, England. With a population of 519 recorded in the 2011 Census, it spans an area of 1,149 hectares, including a small portion of 3 hectares within the Exmoor National Park. This charming community offers a unique blend of rural character and proximity to protected natural landscapes, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 538 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Brushford show an average sale price of £358,325, 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 Brushford a particularly low-crime area.
Brushford has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Brushford includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 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 Brushford
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Brushford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brushford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Brushford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Brushford were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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