Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.
Somerset · England · Town
Planning applications in Burnham-on-Sea 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 Burnham-on-Sea
Burnham-on-Sea is a charming seaside town located in Somerset, England, at the mouth of the River Parrett and Bridgwater Bay. Originally a small fishing village, it transformed into a popular seaside resort in the late 18th century, making it a key area for planning applications related to coastal development and tourism.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £277,224 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burnham-on-Sea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burnham-on-Sea.
- 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 Burnham-on-Sea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Burnham-on-Sea.
- - 11 St Marys Road, Burnham On Sea, TA8 2AY
Single storey extensionon on site of existing conservatory (to be demolished).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 27 Rectory Drive, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2DT
Replacement and enlargement of single storey side and rear extensions, demolition of entrance porch, replacement of roof with raising of ridge height and relocation of entrance
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 73 High Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PD
Installation of replacement windows and reinstatement of building frontage following removal of ATM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Flat, 73 High Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PE
Conversion of first & second floors from 1No. flat to 4No. flats, erection of 2No. dormer windows to the West elevation and 1No. dormer window to the South elevation, and installation of bin and cycle
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 70 Oxford Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EW
Erection of a single storey ground floor extension and conversion of loft space including installation of dormer to create additional living space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 5 Princess Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EH
Change of use and conversion of a single dwelling house to 3no. self-contained flats, (2no. ground floor flats and 1no. first floor flat), to include the change of rear garage roof scape to monopitch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 47-51 High Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PB
Replacement of existing AC condenser units with 2No. new AC condenser units, and installation of protective handrail in place of existing timber panels (to be removed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Car Park at The Old Courthouse, Jaycroft Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed. The proposal consists of operational works to the existing town council car park, including: • Formation of a new vehicular entrance onto Mendip Way. • Inst
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 11 Allandale Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2HG
Rear single storey extension to replace existing conservatory (to be demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Flat 4, Esplanade Court, 33 The Esplanade, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1BQ
Change of use from self contained flat to residential institution.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 34-36 Berrow Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2EX
Outline application with some matters reserved, for the erection of 24No. retirement apartments on site of existing care home (to be demolished).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 23 Victoria Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1AL
Display of 1 No. internally illuminated fascia sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 28 Rectory Drive, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2DT
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed single storey extensions to east, south & west elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 75 High Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PE
Change of use of first floor from restaurant/managers accommodation to holiday let and 4no. bed house in multiple occupation (HMO).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 1 Herbert Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2HE
Erection of a detached double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 1 Chichester Close, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2AR
Conversion of garages providing kitchen and craft room, with associated works and fenestration alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - 6 Brunswick Terrace, Berrow Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2ET
Crown reduce height/spread of Ginkgo (T1) by 1.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - 38 Rectory Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2BZ
Fell 2No. Monterey Cypress (T1 & T2) (TPO Ref T1 & T2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-09-05
View full details - - Manor House, 15 Manor Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2AS
Roof height extension and installation of dormer windows to form second floor office space (revised scheme).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset
Burnham-on-Sea is a charming seaside town located in Somerset, England, at the mouth of the River Parrett and Bridgwater Bay. Originally a small fishing village, it transformed into a popular seaside resort in the late 18th century, making it a key area for planning applications related to coastal development and tourism.
Property prices in Burnham-on-Sea show an average sale price of £277,224, 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 Burnham-on-Sea a particularly low-crime area.
Burnham-on-Sea has one conservation area within its boundaries: Burnham-on-Sea. 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 Burnham-on-Sea includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bridgwater Bay SSSI, Berrow Dunes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. 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, Burnham-on-Sea 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 Burnham-on-Sea
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Burnham-on-Sea. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burnham-on-Sea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burnham-on-Sea were full planning applications (22), outline applications (7), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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