Cannington, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cannington, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Cannington
Cannington is a village and civil parish located 3 miles northwest of Bridgwater in Somerset, England. Situated on the west bank of the River Parret, it includes the hamlet of Edstock, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and developments within the region.
Population: 2,315 (2021)
District: Sedgemoor
Website: https://www.cannington.org.uk/
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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 011F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cannington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cannington.
- 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 Cannington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Cannington.
- - 9 Clifford Park, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HG
Erection of rear (NW) extension on site of existing conservatory (to be demolished).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 9 Clifford Park, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of a single storey rear extension on site of existing (to be demolished).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Denmans Farm, Denmans Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2LH
Approval of the details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, for Plot 2 of Planning Permission 13/24/00019 (Outline application with all matters reserved, for the creation of 2.no sel
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Denmans Farm, Denmans Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2LH
Erection of 1no. dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Building Plot next to Denmans Farm, Denmans Lane, Cannington, TA5 2LH
Application for approval of reserved matters following Outline Application 13/24/00019 for the access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 1 No. dwelling on building plot nex
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Land Off, Main Road, A39, Bridgwater
Approval of the details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, for the erection of 5 dwellings pursuant to Condition 1 of outline planning permission 13/21/00036.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 4 Church Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HA
Installation of 4no. externally illuminated signs to the North elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Cannington in Somerset
Cannington is a village and civil parish located 3 miles northwest of Bridgwater in Somerset, England. Situated on the west bank of the River Parret, it includes the hamlet of Edstock, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and developments within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,315 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
Property prices in Cannington 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 Cannington a particularly low-crime area.
Cannington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cannington. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cannington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.cannington.org.uk/. 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 Cannington
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Cannington. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cannington.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cannington were full planning applications (6), outline applications (5), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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