What types of planning applications are most common near Burrowbridge?

The most common type of planning application near Burrowbridge is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Burrowbridge, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Burrowbridge, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Burrowbridge 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 Burrowbridge

Burrowbridge is a charming village and civil parish in Somerset, England, nestled along the River Parrett and adjacent to the A361 road, on the edge of the picturesque Somerset Levels. Located just 5 miles southeast of Bridgwater, the village has a population of 508, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those interested in planning applications in a serene rural setting.

Population: 524 (2021)

District: Somerset West and Taunton

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
LSOA: Sedgemoor 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Burrowbridge.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burrowbridge.

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 Burrowbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Burrowbridge.

- Levelmoor House, Moorland Road, Burrowbridge
Replacement and enlargement of porch to the side of Levelmoor House, Moorland Road, Burrowbridge
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-06-09
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- The Old Exchange, School Lane, Burrowbridge
Change of use from holiday let into 1 No. residential dwelling at The Old Exchange, School Lane, Burrowbridge
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-10
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A brief summary of Burrowbridge in Somerset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burrowbridge a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Burrowbridge includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Moor SSSI, Southlake Moor SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Somerset Levels & Moors. 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 Burrowbridge

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Burrowbridge.

The most common application types near Burrowbridge were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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