Carhampton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Carhampton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Carhampton
Carhampton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Minehead. Its charming rural setting and proximity to larger towns make it a notable area for planning applications, offering opportunities for development while maintaining the character of the local landscape.
Population: 970 (2021)
District: West Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £351,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Carhampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Carhampton.
- 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 Carhampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Carhampton.
- - Que House, Church Lane, Carhampton, Minehead, TA24 6NT
Erection of portico to replace existing porch on front elevation and erection of glass roofed verandah to east elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-09-22
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A brief summary of Carhampton in Somerset
Carhampton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Minehead. Its charming rural setting and proximity to larger towns make it a notable area for planning applications, offering opportunities for development while maintaining the character of the local landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 970 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Somerset district.
Property prices in Carhampton show an average sale price of £351,190, 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 Carhampton a particularly low-crime area.
Carhampton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dunster. 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 Carhampton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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, Carhampton 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 Carhampton
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Carhampton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Carhampton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Carhampton were full planning applications (1). 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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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.