Burtle, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burtle, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Burtle
Burtle is a quaint village and civil parish located on the Somerset Levels in Somerset, England. Known for its rich agricultural landscape and rural charm, Burtle presents unique planning opportunities and challenges reflective of its historical and environmental context.
Population: 400 (2021)
District: Sedgemoor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burtle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burtle.
- 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 Burtle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Burtle.
- - Lowland Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NX
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission Application No. 55/23/00002 (The proposed erection of a circular slurry store with cover.) to allow for an increase in size to height and
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Lowland Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NX
The proposed erection of a circular slurry store with cover.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - Station Farm, Station Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NU
Subdivision of dwelling to form 2no. separate dwellings, including the regularisation of converted garage to ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-09-28
View full details - - Lowland Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NX
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-06-28
View full details - - Lowland Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NX
Application for the prior notification of the formation of concrete yard area
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2019-12-12
View full details - - West Heath Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, TA7 8NX
Erection of a field shelter.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2017-05-30
View full details - - Building at, Lowland Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, TA7 8NX
Erection of agricultural building to store hay and machinery
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-05-06
View full details - - Lowland Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, TA7 8NX
Erection of a covered agricultural yard
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2014-03-07
View full details - - Box Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, TA7 8NX
Erection of a timber framed building to be used as a general purpose agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2013-05-21
View full details - - Land at, Box Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, TA7 8NX
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2013-03-11
View full details - - The Mallards, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, TA7 8NX
Erection of cattery and associated parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2009-11-06
View full details - - Agricultural building, Lowland Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, TA7 8NX
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2008-08-05
View full details - - Box Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, TA7 8NX
Erection of conservatory to east elevation on site of existing garage (to be demolished) and erection of 1.5 m high fence along eastern boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2002-10-21
View full details - - The Kennels, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NX
Erection of two storey rear extension, partly on site of existing (to be demolished)(Amended Plans Received 27/05/2002)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2002-04-26
View full details - - Box Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NX
Erection of two storey extension to west elevation and demolition of building to east elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2001-03-14
View full details - - Box Farm, Edington Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NX
Erection of two storey extension to East elevation on site of existing (to be demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2000-11-17
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A brief summary of Burtle in Somerset
Burtle is a quaint village and civil parish located on the Somerset Levels in Somerset, England. Known for its rich agricultural landscape and rural charm, Burtle presents unique planning opportunities and challenges reflective of its historical and environmental context. The settlement has a population of approximately 400 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
Property prices in Burtle show an average sale price of £277,478, 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 Burtle a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Burtle includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Catcott Edington and Chilton Moors 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burtle 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 Burtle
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Burtle. 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 Burtle 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 Burtle were full planning applications (4), amendments (2), 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.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Burtle Hill planning applications
- Catcott planning applications
- Edington planning applications
- Westham planning applications
- Chilton Polden planning applications
- Shapwick planning applications
- Mark planning applications
- Yarrow 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.