Search Burcott planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Burcott · updated daily · Somerset Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- New House Farm Haybridge Hill Haybridge Wells Somerset BA5 1AJAwaiting decisionApproval of details reserved by condition 3 (RIGHTS OF WAY DESIGN) from planning permission 2025/1561/REM (Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 2023/1087/OUT for the erection of up to 50 dwellings incl. affordable housing, green infrastructure, public open space, play area, landscape planting, sustainable drainage systems and package treatment works. Matters of appearance/landscaping/layout/scale to be determined).Received 22 Oct 20262026/2056/APP
- 16 Preywater Road Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1LEAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension.Received 19 Aug 20262026/1512/HSE
- Land South Of 17 Elm Close Wells SomersetAwaiting decisionApproval of details reserved by conditions 14 (Cycle and Footpaths Conncections Pre-occupation) on planning consent 2019/1381/OTS.Approval of Details - CondReceived 20 Jul 20262026/1379/APP
- Land South Of 17 Elm Close Wells SomersetAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 1 (Plans List) of Planning Consent 2024/1701/REMVariation or Removal of ConditionsReceived 8 Jul 20262026/1291/VRC
- Land West Of Stantonbury Burcott Lane Wells SomersetAwaiting decisionErection of a 1no. dwelling.Full ApplicationReceived 1 Jul 20262026/1247/FUL
Planning in Burcott
- Approved
- 82%
- 14 of 17 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Burcott in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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BA5 264 applications in the last 12 months
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About Burcott
Burcott, located in the civil parish of St Cuthbert Out in Somerset, England, encircles the city and parish of Wells. As of the 2021 census, the population of St Cuthbert Out stands at 4,574, reflecting growth from 3,749 in 2011. This vibrant community offers potential insights for those researching planning applications in the area.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Burcott 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 Burcott a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Burcott has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burcott 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.
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In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Burcott. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (21), full planning applications (6), outline applications (5). 14 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.