Closworth, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Closworth, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Closworth
Closworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles south of Yeovil and adjacent to the Dorset border. With a small population of around 220 residents, it offers a charming rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 199 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Closworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Closworth.
- 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 Closworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Closworth.
- - Purdue Place Closworth Road Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of approval 19/00078/HOU for Proposed extension and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Old Rectory Closworth Road Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension to Dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Home Cottage Closworth Road Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use or Development for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - Corner Cottage And Manor Farm Cottage Closworth Road Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
Removal of a small out house to each property and replace with a new single storey lean to extension to rear that will include a WC/Utility area and garden/Dining area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Birch Cottage Closworth Road Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
Removal of roof to existing conservatory and replacement with a single storey extension to rear of the dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - Birch Cottage Closworth Road Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
Proposed extension (i) the projection of the rear extension beyond the rear wall is 4.58m (ii) the maximum height of the extension is 3.80m (iii) the height at the eaves of the extension is 2.6m.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-05-23
View full details - - 31A Middle Street Burton Bradstock Dorset DT6 4QR
T1 Ash - Reduction by up to 3m overall - to allow more light
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-03-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent Craigwell Prowles Cross Closworth Yeovil Somerset
Outline application with all matters reserved except access for the demolition of existing workshops and erection of two dwellings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-10-28
View full details - - Purdue Place Closworth Road Closworth Yeovil BA22 9RN
Proposed extension and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2019-01-11
View full details - - 595 Closworth Road Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
The erection of a two storey side extension to the dwellinghouse with off-road parking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2018-10-10
View full details - - Grove Farm Closworth Road Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
Application to discharge a S106 agreement between South Somerset District Council and Christopher John Love and Kim Alexander Love dated 28th July 2006 preventing non fragmentation of planning obligat
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2018-06-14
View full details - - All Saints Church Church Lane Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
Discharge of condition 3 (colour of mast) on approval 17/02977/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2017-12-05
View full details - - Land Adjacent Craigwell Prowles Cross Closworth Yeovil Somerset
The siting of a mobile container for storage of agricultural equipment/machinery (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-06-30
View full details - - All Saints Church Church Lane Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
Replacement of existing 3no. antennas with 3no. new antennas, 1no. existing 600mm diameter dish with a new 600mm diameter dish on top of the church tower and replacement of 1no. existing ground based
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-09-28
View full details - - Olive View Prowles Cross Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RF
Discharge of planning conditions 3 (trading times), 4 (surface water), 5 (samples), 6 (windows), 8 (landscaping) of approval 14/03386/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-07-15
View full details - - Land Adjacent Craigwell Prowles Cross Closworth Yeovil Somerset
Demolition of existing workshops and the erection of two dwellings (Renewal)(GR 356722/110827)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2014-11-14
View full details - - 597 Closworth Yeovil BA22 9RN
Erection of a 3-bay Oak framed detached garage and wood store (gr 356644 / 110282)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2014-07-23
View full details - - Craigwell Prowles Cross Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RQ
Application for a new planning permission to replace extant permission 08/04658/OUT for the demolition of existing workshops and the erection of two dwellings (GR 356718/110841)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2011-11-16
View full details - - All Saints Church Church Lane Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
Retention of three dual polar antenna and equipment cabin, replace 300mm microwave dish with 600mm dish (GR 356383/110056)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2011-09-26
View full details - - Grove Farm House Closworth Road Closworth Yeovil Somerset BA22 9RN
Alterations and erection of single storey rear extension to existing dwelling (GR 356640/110328)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2010-09-15
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A brief summary of Closworth in Somerset
Closworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles south of Yeovil and adjacent to the Dorset border. With a small population of around 220 residents, it offers a charming rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 199 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Closworth show an average sale price of £247,510, 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 Closworth a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Closworth includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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 Closworth
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Closworth. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 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 Closworth.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Closworth were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), amendments (2).
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