Combe St Nicholas, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Combe St Nicholas, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Combe St Nicholas
Combe St Nicholas is a picturesque village and parish located in Somerset, England, just 2 miles northwest of Chard and 10 miles from Taunton. Nestled on the edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the parish encompasses the localities of Wadeford and Scrapton, serving a population of 1,373. This charming setting makes it an appealing location for planning applications related to residential and rural developments.
Population: 1,365 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Combe St Nicholas.
- 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 Combe St Nicholas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Combe St Nicholas.
- - Frog Lane Farm Frog Lane Combe St Nicholas Chard Somerset TA20 3HQ
Erection of agricultural machinery and fodder store
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 4 Alterhay Combe St Nicholas Chard Somerset TA20 3LT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed removal of conservatory and erection of single storey extension to the rear of the existing bungalow.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Burlings Underway Combe St Nicholas Chard Somerset TA20 3NS
Replace outbuilding with a storeroom building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Frog Lane Farm Frog Lane Combe St Nicholas Chard Somerset TA20 3HQ
Reserved Matters application for approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline approval 22/03527/OUT for the erection of new C3 dwelling for agricultural worker.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-12-28
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A brief summary of Combe St Nicholas in Somerset
Combe St Nicholas is a picturesque village and parish located in Somerset, England, just 2 miles northwest of Chard and 10 miles from Taunton. Nestled on the edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the parish encompasses the localities of Wadeford and Scrapton, serving a population of 1,373. This charming setting makes it an appealing location for planning applications related to residential and rural developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,365 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Combe St Nicholas show an average sale price of £306,510, 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 Combe St Nicholas a particularly low-crime area.
Combe St Nicholas has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Combe St Nicholas, Wadeford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Combe St Nicholas includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woolhayes Farm SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. 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, Combe St Nicholas 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 Combe St Nicholas
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Combe St Nicholas. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Combe St Nicholas may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Combe St Nicholas were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.