Cockwood, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cockwood, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cockwood 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 Cockwood
Cockwood is a quaint village located on the west side of the Exe Estuary within the Dawlish civil parish of Teignbridge district, Devon. Nestled between Dawlish Warren and Starcross, the village is distinctively separated from the estuary by the Exeter-Torquay railway line and features a small tidal harbour accessible by a bridge beneath the railway. This unique positioning may influence potential planning applications related to waterfront development and infrastructure improvements in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,209 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cockwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cockwood.
- 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 Cockwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Cockwood.
- - 27 Clayland Corner, Cockwood, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1TS
Conversion and extension of a former Bistro into a single-storey one-bedroom residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Hillside Farm, Cockwood, Stogursey, TA5 1RH
Replacement of building with the erection of a double garage to be used in connection with the dwelling with office over to be used in connection with the business on site
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2022-11-28
View full details - - 27 Clayland Corner, Cockwood, Stogursey, TA5 1TS
Change of use from stables, workshop and potting shed to Bistro with food prep area and an outdoor seating area with the provision of a disabled toilet and parking (retention of works already undertak
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2022-06-24
View full details - - Poultry Farm, Clayland Corner, Stogursey, Bridgwater, Somerset
Demolition of existing poultry houses and the erection of 5no. dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-01-07
View full details - - Hillside Farm, Cockwood, Stogursey, TA5 1RH
Erection of a steel portal framed commercial building for Class B1/B2 and B8 usage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2020-07-17
View full details - - Building 1, Halberton Poultry, Clayland Corner, Stogursey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5
Application for the Prior Approval of the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 5 dwellings, and for associated operational development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2019-08-15
View full details - - Upper Cock Farm, Cock Lane, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1TS
Siting of 2 No. caravans for a combination of different occupants (seasonal farm workers and tourist accommodation). Re-submission of Application No. 3/32/18/019 (retention of works already undertaken
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2018-12-11
View full details - - Upper Cock Farm, Cock Lane, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1TS
Siting of 2 No caravans to be occupied only by seasonal farm workers and tourists (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2018-07-03
View full details - - Hillside Farm, Cockwood, Stogursey, TA5 1RH
Erection of a steel framed portal building for Class B1/B2 and B8 usage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2017-12-18
View full details - - Hillside Farm, Stogursey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1RH
Retention of tipped inert material at Hillside Farm to create a level yard for Commercial Business Use at Cookwood Fabrication Ltd
Status: Permitted | Council: Somerset | Date: 2016-09-19
View full details - - Upper Cock Farm, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1TS
Change of use of agricultural building to one dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2016-01-21
View full details - - Hillside Farm, Cockwood, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1RH
Erection of a steel portal framed extension to the existing agricultural engineering building erected under application no. 3/32/03/016.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2016-01-18
View full details - - Hillside Farm, Cockwood, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1RH
Change of use of a range of agricultural buildings and outside yard to commercial uses.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2016-01-18
View full details - - Land at Cockwood, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1TS
Erection of 10-12 temporary caravan/mobile accommodation units for workers at Hinkley Point power station for a period of up to 10 years. using existing concrete areas for bases, and converting the ex
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2014-09-22
View full details - - Hillside Farm, Cockwood, Stogursey, Bridgwater TA5 1RH
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (relating to samples of the brick and roof tile ) in relation to planning permission ref: 3/32/12/027
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2012-09-17
View full details - - Sycamore Cottage, Cockwood, Stogursey, TA5 1RH
Proposed rear extension to form bathroom and study
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2012-09-03
View full details - - Hillside Farm, Cockwood, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1RH
Proposed single storey extension including change of use of part of farmyard to residential
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2012-03-29
View full details - - CHANNELHILLS, HILLSIDE FARM,COCKWOOD,STOGURSEY,BRIDGWATER,TA5 1RH
ERECTION OF CONSERVATORY ON FRONT ELEVATION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2009-04-02
View full details - - STONEYCROFT,26,CLAYLAND CORNER,STOGURSEY,BRIDGWATER,TA5 1TS
LOFT CONVERSION INCLUDING TWO PITCHED ROOF DORMERS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2009-02-16
View full details - - MAIN HOUSE,3,COCKWOOD,BRIDGWATER,TA5 1RH
PROPOSED ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS TO EXISTING DWELLING AS AMENDED BY DRAWING No. WEAV/04 REVISION A AND DRAWING WEAV/05.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2007-10-17
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A brief summary of Cockwood in Somerset
Cockwood is a quaint village located on the west side of the Exe Estuary within the Dawlish civil parish of Teignbridge district, Devon. Nestled between Dawlish Warren and Starcross, the village is distinctively separated from the estuary by the Exeter-Torquay railway line and features a small tidal harbour accessible by a bridge beneath the railway. This unique positioning may influence potential planning applications related to waterfront development and infrastructure improvements in the area.
Property prices in Cockwood show an average sale price of £289,209, 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 Cockwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cockwood includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Cockwood 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 Cockwood
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cockwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 238 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cockwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 238 days, decisions near Cockwood take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 8-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Cockwood 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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